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space solar

2 statements across 1 episodes · 0 bullish · 1 bearish · 1 people on the record · first statement Jul 20, 2023 by Ramez Naam · across every show →

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Jul 20, 2023 neutral
Assertion Supported
Naam: Beaming space solar with microwaves requires kilometer-square arrays
“The way to actually do it is microwaves, but the problem with microwaves is if you want to hit a target on Earth, you need these kilometer square arrays in space, and no one's ever built anything of that size in space.”
Ramez Naam Jul 20, 2023 ▶ 11:45 What’s the next big trend in clean energy?
Jul 20, 2023 bearish
Opinion
Naam: Laser space solar is BS because lasers cannot penetrate clouds
“Lasers are BS, because lasers don't penetrate clouds and rain, so why would you do it?”
Ramez Naam Jul 20, 2023 ▶ 11:38 What’s the next big trend in clean energy?
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