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sf2k
Solar blimps seem more realistic considering the speed. More surface area might improve it. Probably not a lot of helium available but you wouldn't need many vehicles. Lots of time to even take up some hobbies like playing the guitar and enjoying the moment... Led Zeppelins!
Mike O'Brien
But with all the problems and limitations, it seems more like it highlights the impracticality of renewable energy.
toshiko
@Mike: What problems?
Mike O'Brien
How about;
Or;
And that is right in this article, there were also a host of other problems not even mentioned in this article.