"Solar storms" by Croissanthology
Published: March 9, 2026
Duration: 23:22
Most of civilization's electricity is generated far off-site from where it's delivered. This is because you don't want to be running and refueling coal/gas/nuclear plants inside cities, hydraulic/wind power can't be moved, and solar panels are cheaper to install on flat desert terrain than on cities:
So in practice this means running power over hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. E.g. here are the Chinese long-distance lines:
Gemini 3.1 Pro-preview in AI studio American long-distance lines:
These are simplified maps meant to illustrate how insanely long power lines get. The true...
So in practice this means running power over hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. E.g. here are the Chinese long-distance lines:
Gemini 3.1 Pro-preview in AI studio American long-distance lines:
These are simplified maps meant to illustrate how insanely long power lines get. The true...