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Overbuilding Solar and Wind is 'Unserious' without Addressing Supply Chain Issues
27:16 - 35:15 (07:59)
The idea to overbuild solar and wind energy sources and connect them all via cables is not a serious solution due to the fact that China controls the entire supply chain of solar wind and batteries, which could be halted at any time, posing issues with global backup energy during seasons with low sun and wind.
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The possibility of powering the entire world solely through solar panels and Tesla batteries is explored, including the challenges presented by intermittency and storage capacity needed for days when there is no sun or wind.
27:16 - 30:46 (03:30)
Summary
The possibility of powering the entire world solely through solar panels and Tesla batteries is explored, including the challenges presented by intermittency and storage capacity needed for days when there is no sun or wind.
ChapterOverbuilding Solar and Wind is 'Unserious' without Addressing Supply Chain Issues
Episode#26 Alex Epstein - The Global Energy War
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
China controls the entire supply chain of solar wind and batteries, making the global supply chain of renewable energy insecure.
30:46 - 35:15 (04:29)
Summary
China controls the entire supply chain of solar wind and batteries, making the global supply chain of renewable energy insecure. Proposals of interconnecting every region of the world in a giant smart grid have not been thought through appropriately.