Proponents have long touted solar power as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
New research finds it could play a significant role in mitigating global climate change.
The findingsindicatethat such an initiative could lower the planet’s average surface temperature by 0.13 degrees Celsius.
Their calculations revealed 286,393 square kilometers, or 110,576 square miles, of available rooftop space.
The team further analyzed how different geographic zones could influence solar output.
While the study highlights the potential of solar power, it should be tempered with a grain of salt.
It merely demonstrates solar’s capabilities rather than a practical roadmap for immediate implementation.
Placing solar panels on every compatible roof worldwide would be highly challenging.
