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Musk clarified a common misconception: that building a single, enormous solar farm to power an entire country is impractical. Instead, he presented a compelling analogy—that just 100 miles by 100 miles of solar panels could theoretically power the US. The sun converts over 4 million tons of mass into energy every second, and solar panels require virtually no maintenance, making them a sustainable energy solution.
The appeal of solar, Musk explained, lies in its high energy density—comparable to the density of a city like New York—and its wireless distribution. Unlike traditional grids, solar energy can be generated directly on-site, especially beneficial for data centers and urban areas where space is limited.