Matt Whiting wrote:
Steve Spence wrote:

I wonder why Bob thinks solar panels take land out of production?
Maybe he never heard of roofs?

Roofs aren't adequate in most situations. They are OK for single level
homes in the southern lattitudes. They won't suffice for a high-rise
building or even a two or three story structure in the northern lattitudes.

Perhaps parking lots, roads, railroad right of ways, deserts and
the occasional orbital platform could fill in for those places
that don't have enough roof space.

Anthony