Aug 13 2019

Solar Power: The Future or What?

61 min 3 movies discussed
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We’ve been promised solar energy for a while now – where is it? Turns out, it’s been quietly and steadily growing across the world. And with a few breakthroughs, we just may be able to say goodbye to fossil fuels. Learn about sun-based energy in this episode.

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# Summary

Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of solar power, exploring everything from its surprising 1839 origins to why it's quietly become a major player in modern energy despite some initial skepticism. They break down the actual science of how solar cells convert sunlight into electricity through semiconductors and the photovoltaic effect, then walk listeners through the practical considerations of installing a home solar system, including costs, efficiency rates, and promising new technologies like perovskite that could make solar even cheaper and more efficient in the future. It's a comprehensive look at why solar energy actually makes way more sense than most people realize, complete with the entertaining banter you'd expect from the SYSK guys.


Movies Discussed

Game Boy
Game Boy
2007 14m
★ 4.0
"Each episode will rival the feeling of taking out the cartridge from your Game Boy, blowing on it and popping it back in — Referenced as part of 90s nostalgia description in Hey Dude podcast promotion."
Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"Hey Dude, the 90s called, David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show, Hey Dude — The show is promoted as a podcast about 90s nostalgia featuring the original cast of Hey Dude."
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound, like poltergeist? — Referenced as a comparison to the 90s dial-up internet sound in the Hey Dude podcast promotion."

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