Elon Musk

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12/22/2025, 8:06:03 PM
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Jesse Peltan
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This is also why beaming solar from space doesn鈥檛 work at scale.

Mirrors or microwaves providing energy equivalent to more than a trivial fraction of Earth鈥檚 sunlight would cook the planet.

We are ultimately limited in heat rejection by surface area, which is why continued
Jesse Peltan
@JessePeltan
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The Sun is the limit.

Even if there were another source that could compare in abundance, we still couldn't use more energy than we get from the Sun.

The limit is not how much energy we can get, but how much energy Earth can get rid of (via radiation).

We can use other energy
DER Task Force
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Solar is everything, nothing else compares. Not even nuclear.

The statement engages in a technical discussion about the feasibility and limitations of beaming solar energy from space. It humorously highlights the impracticality of such a solution at large scales, contributing to a broader conversation about energy sources and environmental impact.

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    It promotes understanding by explaining the limitations of a proposed energy solution, fostering informed discussion.聽[+1]
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