What vertical farming and ag startups don't understand about agriculture

Re:What vertical farming and ag startups don't understand ab... by saeranv on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @09:08PM (#23635742)

1 KW sounds high to me. Granted I work in higher latitudes (42). Rule of thumb is 1KW for peak solar radiation, which translates 100W from a solar panel (which are 15% - 20% efficiency).

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Re:What vertical farming and ag startups don't understand ab... by jamiek88 on Thursday June 25, 2020 @12:37AM (#23636957)

And the sun in eight light minutes away. The sheer power is mind boggling.

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