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Gregorian

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9. Watch the video. It's academic.

Reply to kristopher (Reply #8)

Mon Feb 1, 2016, 01:11 PM

Feb 2016

That's what I like about engineering. Do the numbers, and there's no argument.

They might not be caring about maximum solar output. But there are so many flaws with this configuration it's not worth pursuing. Pole mounted has none of the disadvantages of sitting flat on the ground. Someone is pushing this. But that's how lots of things are done.

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France building 600 miles of solar roadway over next 5 years [View all] kristopher Feb 2016 OP

I want nice things!!! tazkcmo Feb 2016 #1

It's a proven loser. Why are they doing it? Gregorian Feb 2016 #2

And you know that as fact how? nt kristopher Feb 2016 #3

Here's one reputable analysis. Gregorian Feb 2016 #5

Does that evaluate the technology that the French seem to be using? kristopher Feb 2016 #6

If you look at the video, you'll see it's simply the configuration of having them flat on the ground Gregorian Feb 2016 #7

I don't think you have nearly enough information to draw that conclusion. kristopher Feb 2016 #8

Watch the video. It's academic. Gregorian Feb 2016 #9

Repeat post 8 kristopher Feb 2016 #10

Proven? If it brand new technology - not the old failed stuff, I would not think it is a proven patricia92243 Feb 2016 #4

In ten years, we'll be seeing papers in all of the primary scientific literature about... NNadir Feb 2016 #11

Blah blah, nuclear great blah blah, love nuclear blah hate renewable blah.... kristopher Feb 2016 #12

Like a broken clock, you are again, correct, albeit rarely. NNadir Feb 2016 #13

Riiiiigggghhht... kristopher Feb 2016 #14

Were one to engage in the reading of science books as opposed to watching fantasies... NNadir Feb 2016 #15

Did you just use the word "ethical"? kristopher Feb 2016 #16

Um...um...yes I did. I would note that my process of understanding the word... NNadir Feb 2016 #17

You routinely and deliberately present data in a way you know is false. ** kristopher Feb 2016 #18

Well...well...well... NNadir Feb 2016 #19

You routinely and deliberately present data in a way you know is false. ** kristopher Feb 2016 #20

This is great, a good start KelleyKramer Feb 2016 #21

Actually we are installing renewables at a historically breakneck pace. kristopher Feb 2016 #22