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[-] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

One technology I'm quite hopeful for are thin-film solar panels. They are about as efficient but can been rolled up into spool for transport so you can fit a lot more into a container. The problem right now is that they contain heavy metals. And you really don't want heavy metals for something mass produced like solar panels. But there are newer versions getting developed without heavy metals. (A large share of solar produced in the US contains heavy metals of course)

I'm still not sure how those thin-film solar panels would be best used but I imagine that you can still glue them to glass panels for longevity.

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