Factoid of the day: Silicon’s new valley
“In 2008, more silicon was consumed globally making solar panels than microchips.”
— Tom Friedman, NYT (9/16/09)
(HT: Charles Fishman)
“In 2008, more silicon was consumed globally making solar panels than microchips.”
— Tom Friedman, NYT (9/16/09)
(HT: Charles Fishman)
Perhaps this speaks to chips being a much more refined and efficient use of silicon than solar panels are. In this case the overused phrase “less is more” might actually apply.