Is Solar Power the Answer to the Global Energy Crisis?

Solar energy represents a transformative solution to the world's growing energy crisis. From rural New Mexico to African villages and urban Europe, this renewable power source showcases its versatility and potential.
Early pioneers, like the Stevensons, demonstrated off-grid living, while large-scale projects in Africa and France integrated solar into infrastructure. However, challenges such as high costs, inconsistent policies, and infrastructure limitations hinder its widespread adoption.
Despite these hurdles, solar energy continues to advance technologically, offering hope for a sustainable future.
By reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting local production, solar energy emerges as a pivotal force in global energy reform.

00:00:00 : Episode 1 - Developing Countries
00:50:19 : Episode 2 - Africa

[adrianh]

My son was a solar panel technician in Australia for 5 years and he tells me it takes 7 years optimal use for a solar panel to work off its carbon footprint plus they're hugely polluting to manufacture.

[anthonybaiocchi]

Can I go around the back of Dave's house to see his backup diesel generator?

[martinjohannesaltenbachsem]

If the temperature outside is lower the efficiency becomes higher, a panel in Switzerland produce by smaller sun mode than the same in the Philippines by 48°C by the very strong sun in the Philippines

[cesarecugini]

No è solo un modo per arricchirsi sulla pelle dei poveri 🇮🇹🤒

[IvanGrozni_]

Njemačka se zadnjih godina isključivo fokusirala na solarnu industriju i na vjetroelektrane, a potpuno su zanemarili rude kao ugljen, naftu, plin. Potpuno su zabranili nuklearne elektrane i sad im industrija u recesiji

[charlesbutler]

Merci pour la vidéo pense que BTC et ETH sont plus susceptibles de retester la résistance à la hausse, puis de chuter. Mais comme toujours, la situation change chaque jour et tout ce que nous pouvons faire est de négocier de manière responsable, de surveiller les marchés et de réévaluer fréquemment nos stratégies. Je tiens à vous remercier, Henry Noah, de m'avoir donné une formation sur les crypto-monnaies car j'ai confortablement gagné 6, 7

[anthonybaiocchi]

I'm surprised none of this has taken off where I live in Scotland?? 🙄

[moniakarmi-cz]

L'assurance de gagner en bassin solaire est ici, où le panneau solaire n'a pas son versant!

[SimonBrun-mz]

The making of solar kontamination of land is a bigger problem then CO2

[Cozydrone]

Yes I believe we can power the whole world 🌎 and I am also in a mental asylum getting the treatment I need.every day I am getting better and better!!😁😆🇺🇸

[manasseskamau]

Is there a source of energy that does not involve mining except hydroelectric?

[daniel-is]

I strongly support imposing high tariffs on Chinese solar power products to ensure fair competition, given China's provision of massive illegal subsidies to its solar panel manufacturers.

[paleale]

i think solar has its place, but to fully power a nation, we need nuclear energy, is clean efficient and harmless

[cyumadbrosummit]

This is like 20 years old judging from the panel design.

[jenniferpatton]

We don't give enough or any credit to people who invested in long term benefits, like early solar adopters, instead of the selfish people who buy toys and treats all their lives.

[hiumansproject]

La solución para que se forre BlackRock, sí

[moniakarmi-cz]

Disposition différée de papier à copies différenciables. Merci.

[danadurnfordkevinblanchdebunk]

No. Nuclear is safer than ruinables and cheaper as well when real numbers are used.

[theirishprofessor-kx]

Is Solar Power the Answer to the Global Energy Crisis NO, NO, NO

[anthonybaiocchi]

An estimated 20k children, working in informal mines in the Congo right now. Some as young as 6 years old.