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> It's made out of aluminum instead of steel. The resulting weight savings make it a bit more efficient. That's something this shipping yard specializes in.
According to that person, weight does indeed matter.
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reactordev • yesterday at 5:08 PM
Solar panels are also made from aluminum frames or can be flexible in plastic sheets. The weight is negligible.
Yes, the weight of the hull, which is immense. Compared to that some solar panels probably weigh about as much as the paint. It's still ship, not an aircraft.