The Climate, Environment and Energy Thread

[LP]

There's no doubt that EOL solar panels are a problem that needs to be resolved. But it will only happen if technology and legislation work together to do things right. There's more to renewable than solar, however.

I apologise if I seem cynical and dismissive, but this is an area of R&D I've had some indirect connection to now for over a decade. I've seen all sorts of schemes green or zero carbon gilded and delivered to my desk as the solution, only to find they all depend on the wilful ignorance of the investor. Wind, waves, tide, sun, geothermal, they all have issues, none are what they portray themselves to be! It's my firm opinion the key to a quick sustainable result is diversity and competition, when in fact most spend their time lobbying for protection and exclusivity.