Climate Quote by Stewart Brand
“The main problem with solar on the Earth's surface is that it is so intermittent, and we don't have decent storage yet.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Solar Energy, 2005
Solar power on Earth is unreliable because sunlight varies and we lack sufficient storage technology.
In simple terms: Solar is unreliable due to variability and limited storage.
Key Takeaway
Improve storage to make solar reliable.
Themes
energy
technology
environment
renewables
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
technical
policy
When to use this quote
- home solar installations
- utility-scale farms
- off‑grid communities
- policy planning
Key Concepts
intermittency
energy storage
grid integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can storage technology be accelerated?
- What policies encourage storage investment?
A Different Perspective
Without better storage, solar cannot fully replace fossil fuels.
