So here’s a thought experiment:<\/p>\n
There are about 16,000 square miles of highway in the United States. I know that because I looked it up.<\/p>\n
To fully power the United States with solar energy, it would take about 22,000 square miles of solar collectors. I know that because I looked it up.<\/p>\n
If we cover all of those highways with solar collectors, they could provide more than two thirds of our nation’s electrical power needs.<\/p>\n
Like I said, just a thought.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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