Comments by "" (@baronvonlimbourgh1716) on "The Story of Solar-Grade Silicon" video.

For pv to become a big part of the global energy mix it does not need more efficienty then it already has. More efficient is always better ofcourse, but at current levels pv could provide nearly 50% of the energy requirement for the eu by only using available rooftop space within the eu. Which is already amazing. Add to that the lost land that currently can not be used for anything and pv will become the dominant energy source over the next decade together with wind. Land next to highways is now starting to be used for solar instalation over here, which reprisents massive amounts of acres that are perfectly suited for pv exploitation and also contribute to lowering noise polution. The solar industry has been booming for multiple years now since it has become the cheapest form of energy generation. The only problem we have at the moment is that 30% yearly growth in production capacity is simply not enough and more and bigger production facilities are needed and are constantly being built all over the world. It is also a great economic bennefit as more and more businesses and people have access to free energy, which is a game changer. And it decreases dependence on international energy interests as well.
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Luckilly we have a near unlimited supply of silicon.
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@flubadubdubthegreat1272 this video is about pv silicon. Not battery technology... But it is the exact same story. Decentralisation is key.
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