The Impact of Large-scale Solar Development on Farmland Values: Evidence from New York State | large parcels within 2 miles of substations sold for 15-18% more than comparables located further away
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https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4942012
ericjmorey@lemmy.world 2 months ago
This seems to validate Terraform’s approach of synthesizing hydrocarbons from PV power sources where there’s more distance between the production of PV power and it’s use. I hope the can figure out methenol synthesis instead of methane fir this purpose.
m_f@midwest.social 2 months ago
Why not just invest in battery tech? I get that there’s shortcomings atm for power density, but if we’re talking about cutting edge research (what I assume you mean by “I hope the can figure out methenol synthesis”), I’d personally prefer to be investing time and money into battery tech.
ericjmorey@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Because the battery tech you’re thinking about isn’t the most efficient in all cases. Using hydrocarbons as a battery can be more efficient depending on circumstances.