Thanks for a really thought provoking article Matt - I hadn't realised photosynthesis was so inefficient. If we greatly improved it I imagine we'd have to make sure the relevant plants were supported with enough phosphorous and relevant trace minerals as well; but where there's a will there's a way I should think.
By the way silicon based solar panels are typically over 20% efficient, but only when the sun shines of course :-)
Thanks for a really thought provoking article Matt - I hadn't realised photosynthesis was so inefficient. If we greatly improved it I imagine we'd have to make sure the relevant plants were supported with enough phosphorous and relevant trace minerals as well; but where there's a will there's a way I should think.
By the way silicon based solar panels are typically over 20% efficient, but only when the sun shines of course :-)
How very interesting... Thank you for providing an interesting, informative and thought provoking article and analysis.