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World’s highways could host 52.3 billion solar panels, say researchers (www.pv-magazine.com)
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[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I mean. That's dirt cheap in the grand scheme of things.

[–] PlzGivHugs@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

In comparison to extinction? Yes. In comparison to every other green option including other implementions of solar? No.

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Not really, embedded panels crack constantly and need replacement.

Lifted panels get covered in dust and oil and basically need constant cleaning, plus they get stolen at an alarming rate.