Suppose that a typical power plant produces about 10 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year. To produce the same amount of energy by a solar power plant, how much surface area would be needed for the solar voltaic panels at least?

Suppose that a typical power plant produces about 10 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year. To produce the same amount of energy by a solar power plant, how much surface area would be needed for the solar voltaic panels at least?

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