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Technology for a Solar-Punk future.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

These bad boys gonna be perfect for my new coal mine

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

Unfortunately, it's vital for steel production since it's a reducing agent and used in blast furnaces. There are other options out there but they are pretty far from being implemented AFAIK

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

They're investing in "green metal", using their own renewable generation to produce hydrogen.

Whether or not it works out is another matter, but he (Andrew Forrest) seems to believe in it and is willing to put his money where his mouth is.