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		rich_sasha on Nov 15, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Chile wants to export solar energy to Asia via 15,... Gobi is famously dusty, is that a factor? Also a lot of Chile is at high altitudes (thing Atacama), are PVs more efficient there?

zardo on Nov 15, 2021 [–]

I don't think altitude affects efficiency, but it does effect the light intensity, particularly in ultra-violet.

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