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Re:Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid by Buttons840 on Wednesday February 25, 2026 @06:00PM (#47159273)
Also, the US has a lot of influence over the flow of oil in the world. A world of cheap solar energy removes that influence.
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Re:Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid by kennyloginz on Thursday February 26, 2026 @09:55PM (#47175832)
True, but until we reach a global state, everyone’s militaries require much oil.
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