Another Solar Plant on the way

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by FL_Prius_Driver, Mar 10, 2009.

  1. FL_Prius_Driver

    FL_Prius_Driver Senior Member

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    Good news to read in the morning paper:

    TECO Takes Steps To Go Solar

    Note that this is a photovoltaic plant and is located in an abandoned phosphate mine.
     
  2. burritos

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    Now next step is to convert abandoned car manufacturing sites into solar mirror and solar panel fab sites.


    This mentality is so short sighted. I wonder if the speaker believes that having their kid work in McDonalds after high school is more cost effective than sending them to college.