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1. sanj · 1790282348 · focus · HN ↗

   Does anyone understand the math behind this bit?

   > In the right orbit, a solar panel can be up to 8 times more productive than on earth....

   1. xnx · 1790282612 · focus · HN ↗

      Hard to know, but there are some areas they are probably using:

      * 24 hours of light vs. ~9 hours of light (e.g. winter)

      * Panels perfectly perpendicular to sun 100% of the time vs. variable for fixed panels on earth

      * No atmosphere

      * No clouds

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