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Re:FedEx to close data centers, retire mainframes by lupire on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @01:10PM (#31990864)
Captured Solar (electricity in general) doesn't travel well over long distances.

Generating solar for local use saves the cost of transport.

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Re:FedEx to close data centers, retire mainframes by dehrmann on Tuesday July 05, 2022 @09:34PM (#31995819)
> electricity in general doesn't travel well over long distances.

High-voltage line losses can be as low as 3% per 1,000 km. That should be easily offset by the better location and better angle/tracking.

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