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Progress and Predictions
  • Progress and Predictions
  • Introduction
    • The Story of The Creator of Chess
    • Paper folding
    • Characteristics of Exponential Functions
    • Every Doubling is Greater Than All Previous Doublings Combined
    • Looking at It Backwards
    • We Are Not Wired Like This
      • Example: Diamandis on Corona virus
      • Example: PC Pioneers on the Internet
      • Opinion: Daniel Kahneman: β€˜Clearly AI is going to win.'
    • Why Did Some Attempts At Innovation Fail?
    • Moore's Law
    • Law of Accelerating Returns
    • Quantum Computing
    • πŸ˜…Collect Pictures of Old Computers
  • Automator
    • Introduction
    • πŸ˜…The Kind of Things a Computer Would Never Be Able To Do
    • Kasparow's Law
    • AlphaGo
    • IBM Watson
    • Robots
  • Mover
    • Introduction
    • Connecting All 7+ Billion People
    • πŸ˜…Self-Driving Vehicles
      • our collection
    • Flying Cars
      • our collection
    • Point to Point
    • Private Space Flight
  • Portal
    • Intrduction
    • Internet of Things
    • 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing
    • πŸ˜…What Questions Should We Ask?
  • Lifeforce
    • Introduction
    • Longevity Escape Velocity
    • End of Disease
    • Hallmarks of Aging
    • Cultured Meat
    • Plant Based Meat (Meet?)
    • Fermentation
    • πŸ˜…Can We Live Forever? Should We?
  • link
    • Introduction
    • Virtual Reality (VR)
    • πŸ˜…Search for Videos of People Experiencing VR
    • Augmented Reality (AR)
    • Mixed Reality (MR)
    • πŸ˜…Collect Use Cases
    • Spatial Web
    • Metaverse
  • Power
    • Introduction
    • πŸ˜…Decentralize
    • 100% of Energy Needs Met From Solar
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  1. Power

100% of Energy Needs Met From Solar

n the coming decade, it is likely that we will see significant advancements in solar power technology. As a result, it is possible that we will be able to meet all of our energy demands from solar power generation.

One of the main reasons for this is the rapid progress being made in the development of more efficient solar panels. Currently, most solar panels are able to convert about 15-20% of the sunlight that hits them into electricity. However, researchers are working on new technologies that could increase this efficiency to as much as 40%. This would mean that we would need fewer solar panels to generate the same amount of electricity, which would make solar power more cost-effective.

Another factor that will help us meet our energy demands from solar power is the increasing amount of investment in the industry. As more and more people and companies recognize the benefits of solar power, they are investing more money in the development of new technologies and the construction of solar power plants. This investment will help to drive down the cost of solar power and make it more competitive with other forms of energy.

Finally, the availability of more advanced storage technologies will also play a role in our ability to meet our energy demands from solar power. Currently, one of the main challenges with solar power is that it is not always available – for example, at night or on cloudy days. However, new technologies like advanced batteries and hydrogen fuel cells will make it possible to store excess solar power for use when it is needed. This will help to ensure that we have a reliable source of energy even when the sun is not shining.

Overall, while there are still challenges to be overcome, the coming decade is likely to see significant progress in the development of solar power technology. As a result, it is possible that we will be able to meet all of our energy needs from solar power generation

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