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'Limitless' energy: how floating solar panels near the equator could power future population hotspots (theconversation.com)
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'Limitless' energy: how floating solar panels near the equator could power future population hotspots::New research shows densely populated countries in Southeast Asia and West Africa could harvest effectively unlimited energy from solar panels floating on calm tropical seas near the equator.

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[โ€“] BombOmOm@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Let's also consider the corroding effect of these being bathed in salt water 24/7. Will make them very expensive, particularly since you will have to go get on a boat to fix anything.

[โ€“] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 1 year ago

Yeah, my alma mater has been working on wave energy since I was a student there in the 90s. Dealing with the Ocean's corrosive environment as well as it flora and fauna is a major challenge. And at least wave power harvesters aren't hampered by bird poop.