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Solar still needs storage cheap enough to move energy between seasons. I have been working on a startup to do this for the last two years. Solar PV is poised to change the global energy landscape. It seems grids will fare fine because of non linear affects. Automated logistics will heavy impact one third of GDP. How cheap can it pull CO2 from the air? Making ultra cheap products requires different rules and strategy. Can cheap, expendable drones complete every mission? AI needs a different environment than humans to take advantage of its speed. Why ground transportation still has a lot of legs. Drilling and completions technology progresses, but is it enough? Powering data centers with solar and batteries can be compelling with optimized designs. The US Navy's ship program is sick, but the fixes aren't rocket science. Green hydrogen could be critical for chemical production, but making it cost effective is a tall task. A look at how geothermal might improve like wind and solar. Electri

Austin Vernon - Austin Vernon's Blog Austin Vernon FAQ Twitter 2026 March 28 Solving the Strait of Hormuz Blockage Markets ensure the disruption can't last more than 1-2 years. 2026 February 22 2026 Geothermal Update Progress grinds forward as the great filter looms. 2026 February 12 Speed Can Reindustrialize America Reviving manufacturing doesn't require a planned economy, just a better business model. 2025 October 26 A Nuclear Fission Regulatory Blank Slate What if nuclear regulations were reset? 2025 October 5 How Rockefeller and His Partners Built Standard Oil Many tech industry followers

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