alt Hacker News> flat terrain is just so much more practical.
Outside of peak summer it's much more optimal to have a south facing slope actually.
> flat terrain is just so much more practical.
Outside of peak summer it's much more optimal to have a south facing slope actually.
Additionally, solar panels can become too hot and that reduces their efficiency. Also, deserts are famously known for dust. Since it rarely rains, you get a dust buildup, further compromising solar efficiency in deserts.
I'm not saying that deserts are a bad place for solar. What I'm trying to say is - it's often worse than people think and it requires special infrastructure.