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@ SteveKLord @slrpnk.net

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  • Superman, Dreams and Solarpunk

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  • Yeah, I generally approach superheroes with a bit of caution and it's not usually the type of fiction I favor but seemed worth considering, especially with the community being a little dormant.

    Thank you! SLRPNK has definitely changed and grown a lot since I first joined as I'm sure you remember and that wouldn't be possible without the hard work of you and the other admins, moderators, and instance members who have made it such a great source for information and discussion.

  • Solar power without sunlight: Engineered wood can store energy for use

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  • That makes sense. It does link to this abstract which lists several scholarly sources if you want to check their accuracy

  • Solar power without sunlight: Engineered wood can store energy for use

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  • Yeah it's not as clear as it could be. I wonder if anything is lost in translation. I clicked to the study it links to which is by Chinese scientists and it had an abstract but requires an institutional login or a payment to see more detail.

  • European-made solar arrays to power first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972

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    European-made solar arrays to power first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972

    www.pv-tech.org /european-made-solar-arrays-power-first-crewed-mission-moon-since-1972/
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    ‘Suddenly energy independence feels practical’: Europeans are building mini solar farms at home

    www.euronews.com /2026/03/26/suddenly-energy-independence-feels-practical-europeans-are-building-mini-solar-farms-at-ho
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    The Feds Pulled $1.5B From Tribal Clean Energy. Tribes Are Finding Another Way. - WhoWhatWhy

    whowhatwhy.org /science/environment/the-feds-pulled-1-5b-from-tribal-clean-energy-tribes-are-finding-another-way/

  • Why Africa needs a green bank to fund climate action and build its own renewable technology

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  • All good. It's clear that you're passionate as we all are and I appreciate the feedback. We're all learning and trying to find the best solutions as well. Criticism is important but discussions can sometimes break down easily here is all.

    You bring up a lot of good points and I think those things are certainly aspirational. Cooperatives are great and worth working towards and highly beneficial which I say that from having once been part of a large coop who worked with cooperatives in Africa. I personally don't think state-control of anything should be the ultimate goal but as you pointed there are reasons some funding is lagging behind in certain regions that can be nuanced and complex. For some regions, maybe this could give them a bit more of a chance?

    Ultimately I absolutely agree that this is the decision of citizens of African nations on a local level and private funding and implementation is not a long term solution. I would love to see more of the forms you mentioned and hear more from African voices . In a world largely dominated by the English language due to colonialism, maybe articles like this can at least be reminders of issues not always covered in the news and potential solutions. It certainly generated some good discussion and I'll check out the links you shared.

  • Why Africa needs a green bank to fund climate action and build its own renewable technology

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  • I didn't read it that way at all and don't have any issue with those things. It's just one possible proposition that the authors made and I shared to this forum. . Could you word your responsea a bit more constructively?

  • Why Africa needs a green bank to fund climate action and build its own renewable technology

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  • I don't think the article contains any endorsement of the IMF

  • Why Africa needs a green bank to fund climate action and build its own renewable technology

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  • Thanks for your feedback. The authors of the article do address that.

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    Why Africa needs a green bank to fund climate action and build its own renewable technology

    theconversation.com /why-africa-needs-a-green-bank-to-fund-climate-action-and-build-its-own-renewable-technology-277347
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    A Fresh Wave Of Perovskite Solar Cell Activity Is Under Way

    cleantechnica.com /2026/03/23/a-fresh-wave-of-perovskite-solar-cell-activity-just-in-time-for-the-next-oil-crisis/
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    Pakistan’s solar boom is helping it save billions during the ongoing energy crisis

    www.fastcompany.com /91512393/pakistans-solar-boom-is-helping-it-save-billions-during-the-ongoing-energy-crisis
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    The world added a record 814 GW of wind + solar – reshaping energy fast

    electrek.co /2026/03/19/the-world-added-a-record-814-gw-wind-solar/
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    ‘The world is transitioning away from fossil fuels’: Gulf oil investors turn to African renewables

    www.euronews.com /2026/03/16/the-world-is-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels-gulf-oil-investors-turn-to-african-renew
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    Solar co-op forms for north central Minnesota

    www.brainerddispatch.com /news/local/solar-co-op-forms-for-north-central-minnesota
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    Jigar Shah sees virtual power plants as the fastest way for states to stabilize electric bills

    pv-magazine-usa.com /2026/03/09/jigar-shah-sees-virtual-power-plants-as-the-fastest-way-for-states-to-stabilize-electric-bills/

  • All Power to the [Soviets]

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  • Yeah it had a lot of good insight into history and how it applies to the present moment that hopefully inspires some people. I'm glad you liked it. Unfortunately the closest they are to the Fediverse is Bluesky for now but hopefully you enjoy getting their updates.

  • Anarchism and Social Ecology @slrpnk.net
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    Soviets

    All Power to the

    margaretkilljoy.substack.com /p/all-power-to-the-soviets
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    US renewables hit record high despite Trump pushback

    www.semafor.com /article/03/03/2026/us-renewables-hit-record-despite-trump-pushback
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    Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm

    www.canarymedia.com /articles/solar/balcony-solar-taking-state-legislatures-by-storm
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    Surviving on Trump's Dangerous Planet

    billmckibben.substack.com /p/surviving-on-trumps-dangerous-planet

  • German battery recharges using sunlight, releases hydrogen on demand

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  • It's currently a work in progress and it's often that articles don't go into full detail on that work but it links to this this article which goes into further detail and may answer some of your questions. Constructive comments are more appreciated than cynicism

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    German battery recharges using sunlight, releases hydrogen on demand

    interestingengineering.com /energy/battery-recharges-using-sunlight-releases-hydrogen

  • This real solarpunk tower is art and power

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  • I'm aware and certainly agree they should find a more ethical host.

  • How To Start Your Solarpunk Fashion Wardrobe: Making Solarpunk Fashion A Reality

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  • What makes you say that? I watched it and I can't comment on each slide but it's narrated and produced by a woman that I don't doubt is human.

  • Can anyone find a good top 100 movie list of 2025 so I can binge?

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  • The order of this list is highly debatable but this is a literal top 100 list. It might be easier to start with two critics top 10 lists here . Most big streaming sites like HBO are highlighting the movies they run that are up for awards but you might be able to find some on free sites like kanopy , although several are still in theaters.

  • What is solarpunk, one vision or many worlds?

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  • I'm not sure if you're asking me personally as I didn't publish the article so I can't answer for Solarpunk Stories but I'm aware of how problematic Substack is and I certainly agree that an alternative platform that's not centralized in corporate power that also works with Fascists would be more in line with Solarpunk ethics and praxis.

  • What is solarpunk, one vision or many worlds?

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  • I think it was meant to be a very concise overview and update of their prior entry which elaborates a bit more. You can find that here . Those should definitely be included in a larger conversation but some might argue that those are solarpunk adjacent so maybe they wanted to keep it strictly to variations of solarpunk 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • Solar Panels that Use Peanut Shells, Instead of Some of The Rare Earth Metals.

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  • I'm glad we were able to find what were you looking for! Definitely the right place to crowdsource a question like this. Thank you for bringing it up! It really makes sense to put those shells to good use and especially relevant for Solarpunk and this community.

  • Solar Panels that Use Peanut Shells, Instead of Some of The Rare Earth Metals.

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  • I haven't seen that episode and I unfortunately can't provide the specific answer you're looking for but there does seem to be a good amount of of people doing research on using organic materials like peanut shells for energy related project and peanut shells are considered low cost and easy to source. There's a teen in Zimbabwe who worked on harvesting energy from Peanut shells . Scientists in Canada created a new capacitor from Peanut shells. A a physicist from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Senegal has done work on energy storage using Peanuts. There's been research into utilizing Peanut shells for solar desalination and a town in Argeinta uses them to keep the power on so I'm sure this is something we'll be hearing more about in the future

  • 10 Green Tech Innovations Leading the Future of Sustainable Technology and Planet Protection

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  • The article is attributed to Glanze Patrick and if you click their name you'll see a list of other articles they've written. I think it's meant to be written in a generic tone so I can see why you would ask. I assume the author is human but who knows if they used something. It can definitely be hard to tell these days. I certainly hope not.

  • 10 Green Tech Innovations Leading the Future of Sustainable Technology and Planet Protection

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  • Listing bullet points from the article is something I consider to be very low-effort. I posted two paragraphs. People can read further if they are inclined.

  • 10 Green Tech Innovations Leading the Future of Sustainable Technology and Planet Protection

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  • I'm not a bot, I assure you. i'm a human that's been on this instance for over 3 years that you've chosen to insult. What about the post was lazy? The condescending tone isn't appreciated.