Comment on Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren't they widespread?
Jah348@lemm.ee 11 months ago
It looks to me like a completely unnecessary solution. Covering up the water is a good idea, but find an immediate and cost affective way to do it. Loads of custom ineffectively laid out solar panels is not that.
It’s not as though we have a surplus of solar panels that need a place to go. If the money is being invested, place them in a location with them oriented toward the sun and not above water.
oo1@kbin.social 11 months ago
yeah fill up flat-roof buildings first - before even thinking about any of these wacko things.
it's nearest to electricity demand so less distribution losses.
and access for maintenance is probably already there.
QuinceDaPence@kbin.social 11 months ago
I'm absolutely down for solar covered parking lots though. Shaded parking + power.
ciferecaNinjo@fedia.io 11 months ago
meh, #fuckCars.. let them burn. I’d rather see solar covered cycling paths keeping cyclists dry. And solar covered bus/tram/train stop shelters, which could power the ETA display.
QuinceDaPence@kbin.social 11 months ago
Much like the OP, doing solar in long strips like you would have to for cycling path presents some issues when it comes to the supporting electrical equipment, a square parking lot is a lot more condusive to it. As for tram stations, sure you could easily enough power it with panels but to be feeding into the grid with such a small amount of panels/station is probably not going to be cost effective (again) when it comes to the supporting equipment, especially when it's right next to limitless power from the train lines.
HardlightCereal@lemmy.world 11 months ago
There are no parking spots in a solarpunk future because cars are illegal
Unless you’re talking about bike parking. Yeah, let’s cover the bike racks with solar panels! We can use them to power the ebike chargers
QuinceDaPence@kbin.social 11 months ago
K, meanwhile in the real world...
Also, I refuse to live in a city center which means when I go somewhere it's via personal car or motorcycle.