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Environment & Energy

IronLionZion

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1. DUers might be shocked to see how many solar panels are used in "shithole" countries

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu May 10, 2018, 07:27 AM

May 2018

along with other renewable energies like wind and hydroelectric and others. Residential and commercial solar has been a popular option for years in some developing countries because the utilities and electric grid were so unreliable it was better to produce your own power in your house or office. Solar panels are much cheaper in Asia.

Meanwhile America is promoting coal.

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DUers might be shocked to see how many solar panels are used in "shithole" countries IronLionZion May 2018 #1

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