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GarugasRevenge t1_iqyxl9o wrote

Reply to comment by teddy78 in Solar power world record broken with ‘miracle material’ by NickDanger3di

You can convert W | VA to HP although there is a multiplier. I don't understand the comparison much either, as solar beats ICE in carbon footprint every time.

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Wisdom_like_science t1_iqzkvxt wrote

Probably because solar power is energy return over 20-25 years, while oil wells front load their energy return giving ~50% in the first year of operation.

So you are correct they aren't really comparable...which is a real problem for energy security and the viability of solar in EROI terms.

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