The Equatorial Promise In the vast expanse of our planet’s oceans, particularly near the Equator, lies an untapped reservoir of solar energy. New research indicates that floating solar panels in these calm seas could be the answer to the energy needs of densely populated regions in Southeast Asia and West Africa. David Firnando Silalahi, one of the lead researchers, comments, “Offshore solar in Indonesia alone could generate about 35,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar energy annually, rivaling the current global electricity production.” Why Offshore Solar? The advantages of offshore solar are numerous: Space Efficiency: Countries with high population densities, like Indonesia … Continue reading Solar Secrets of the Equator: The Energy Revolution We Didn’t See Coming!