• Carl [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    4 days ago

    Renewables make so much sense for a poor country, the only barrier is and has been initial setup cost - but a ton of solar panels, over their thirty year lifespan, will be much cheaper and far more reliable than an equivalent amount of coal or gas in generators.

    • Samsuma@lemmy.ml
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      Exactly. China took the leap of the century by investing in renewables, and it paid off big time. Other Global South countries are slowly following suit. Energy, digital and cultural sovereignty should be actively sought out for lest of being beholden to Western imperialism and hegemony.