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Also the production capacity of solar wafer producers is far higher energy than global oil reserves.
https://www.tbsnews.net/sites/default/files/styles/infograph/public/images/2024/06/14/chart5_0.jpg
They are also growing faster
The 2gw of solar, installed in an area with just 1200 solar hours per year (optimal areas have 2000 hours), will produce 2400 gwh/year, and 60gwh over lifetime. About 35 oil tankers equivalent.