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[–] WashedAnus@hexbear.net 3 points 2 years ago

Current solar technology absolutely has a problem with ambient heat. Silicon based solar cells produce less and less electricity the hotter they are. Fortunately, our incredibly based comrades in China have discovered an alternative to silicon for solar cells, but commercial availability is still some years away.