This is one of the most comprehensive analysis’ I have seen on this subject and I am in awe of Nicole’s grasp of the big picture and the insights she brings to our attention. However, nobody has mentioned anything about the emerging technology of Space Based Solar Power that I believe has the potential to fulfil all the criteria for a base load distributed energy system on local grids. Has anyone looked at this in any detail to see if the EROEI for this technology is viable or could be in the near future in time to avert the lights going out long term?
see: https://www.nss.org/settlement/ssp/index.htm
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https://www.alexmalcolm.co.uk/2011/01/space-energy-ted-space-energy.html
Alex Malcolm
https://www.alexmalcolm.co.uk/