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Renewable energy technologies (and solar especially) are about as important as oil was in the 20th century. America literally went to war multiple times internationally to get access to that sweet juice. It makes absolutely no sense that America would not want to have access to excessive amounts of cheap energy today, and that's why it is straightforward that America will do a 180° turn-around and start calling the Chinese their "best friend" for providing them with ample amounts of solar energy panels.

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[–] artifex@piefed.social 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The thing is, unless governments really bring the hammer down on the installation of PV panels and batteries (and I live in FL -- the sunshine state -- where it can be very difficult to get permits and insurance for PV panels) or force you to buy a certain percentage of power from your utility (I could DEFINITELY see my state government try some BS like that), eventually many people will simply not need coal, gas or oil. As batteries become cheap enough, more people will install them, source more power directly from the sun, charge their cars with it, etc. It really is the endgame, the fossil execs are just trying to string us along for one more generation to squeeze every last dollar out of the market.

[–] Dionysus@leminal.space 1 points 6 months ago

Shit look at all the freedom the Republicans have been doing in Florida. That all sounds awesome, glad they protect the poor ~~Shin-ra~~ Power Company from their exploitative customers!