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It should also be pointed out that Solar is the most [1] green house gas producing method of green energy.

... but still tiny compared to any form of fossil fuel or biomass!

Presumably the carbon footprint of solar is largely made up of fossil fuel used in the production and installation of PV panels themselves. This would decline over time as the grid, and vehicles, become greener. Eventually, new panels would be produced using energy from existing panels, closing the loop.

Wind, Nuclear, Hydro-Electric, and Tidal are all vastly more carbon efficient.

The difference is pretty small according to the table you posted. They're all much, much better than fossil fuels.




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