mass solar energy

Deep sea mining could help develop mass solar energy – is it worth the risk?

Deep sea mining could help develop mass solar energy – is it worth the risk?

Scientists have discovered massive amounts of a rare metal called tellurium, a key element in cutting-edge solar technology. As a solar expert who specialises in exactly this, I should be delighted. But here’s the catch: the deposit is found at the bottom of the sea, in an undisturbed part of the ocean.