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One of those dependencies w.r.t large solar panel buildouts, will be charcoal. [0] And lots of it.

Solar panels are recyclable. Once you have enough for your needs you can stop burning charcoal.

You can never stop burning oil if all you use is oil.

Also I wasn't aware you could extract oil, gas, and coal with no environmental impact. I must have just dreamed the words Deepwater Horizon.