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		sowbug on Feb 16, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Solar and battery to make up 81% of new US electri... If space isn't a concern, then transmission is.

richardw on Feb 16, 2024 | [–]

There are some very long transmission lines:

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1305820/longest-power-tr...

dymk on Feb 16, 2024 | | [–]

Also not really a problem in North America, nor is running more transmission lines as capacity and demand grow

einpoklum on Feb 16, 2024 | [–]

You don't have to generate all of the power in one place, you know...

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