I often see posted about how covering a relatively small area in a desert with solar panels could power the world – but transferring that energy is too difficult. Why can’t we just use that to charge batteries and ship them places/ everywhere?
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You lose energy when you charge and discharge batteries. It would cost more energy to transport and distribute the batteries. Long distance transmissions are really the least lossy method, and it’s still has significant losses.
It is possible to create jet fuel from ocean water air, and a lot of power. The US Navy has a patent on it. Even then conversions like that are significantly inefficient.
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