2026-10-27T01:12:21Z https://nostr.now Quixoticgeek https://nostr.now/npub1egewfnyqxxphn0lu8y5hhuexya605fuxun7ng3nmsrlcq5fc6f7qxhvd5r https://social.v.st/system/accounts/avatars/109/360/452/395/342/558/original/ee08367ecd483af9.png https://social.v.st/system/accounts/avatars/109/360/452/395/342/558/original/ee08367ecd483af9.png https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0602h774lk8eem74ew0jse2763x6q54qdrpsa88wze7959zhkxpgzyr9r9exvsqccx7dllsujj7lnycnhf738smj06dzx0wq0lqz38rf8c8rx2rp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs22slf5ljunefxfzh0ge6jtrd9puc9fsmay8qpsfcry9ck3yvjcpgfmp2nz'>nevent1q…p2nz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Solar energy is an absolutely incredible technology. It&#39;s a key building block of our sustainable future. We need lots of it. But maybe before we start trying to cram it into the safety critical infrastructure of our railway tracks, we start first with every equatorial facing roof top. And maybe some platform shelters to provide shade for passengers as well as electricity.<br/>13/13 2026-07-09T10:08:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs22slf5ljunefxfzh0ge6jtrd9puc9fsmay8qpsfcry9ck3yvjcpgzyr9r9exvsqccx7dllsujj7lnycnhf738smj06dzx0wq0lqz38rf8caxm5u7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2twqt7gzt7zcdaeuetdenhpja6jwc7rk3kw29t8nvm3f86jludacaqn45g'>nevent1q…n45g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The number that really puts this all into perspective comes from the Wikipedia page on LGV Sud Est. The french high-speed line from Paris to Lyon. The total area of the train line is 16km². By comparison Charles de Gaul airport is 32km². Trains are an incredibly efficient use of space<br/><br/>To throw in another data point. Disneyland Paris has approximately 200000m² of carpark. And they&#39;ve covered it with solar panels. Local to where the power is needed, no faffing with safety critical systems.<br/>12/n 2026-07-09T10:03:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2twqt7gzt7zcdaeuetdenhpja6jwc7rk3kw29t8nvm3f86jludaczyr9r9exvsqccx7dllsujj7lnycnhf738smj06dzx0wq0lqz38rf8c7yeper In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs06r3uyvhar0zcyc60qu7vt4vcpyw6763ge6c6ghce5wah6ypncec6g4k6y'>nevent1q…4k6y</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>&#34;yeah, but that&#39;s the tiny install, what about that 20MW 100ha install you talked about?, that&#39;s bigger than your station carpark!!&#34;<br/><br/>Yep. So let&#39;s use the local supermarket roof... And maybe their carpark... And some businesses... And some homes. Maybe the local school roof. That&#39;ll quickly add up. Simpler installs, no faffing in safety critical environments. No bonkers long cable runs. Power generated near to where its used. <br/><br/>It&#39;s just there&#39;s no VC funding for such sensibilities...<br/><br/>11/n 2026-07-09T09:59:04Z