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dutch777

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3. Generation is not the issue, storage to carry overnight need if the source is solar is the remaining hiccup.

Reply to Think. Again. (Original post)

Tue Apr 16, 2024, 08:52 AM

Apr 2024

We looked at solar when we were reroofing the house but at our age we couldn't get close to recouping the investment and we didn't like the lease set ups most solar companies use. I am still going to do a DIY set-up on the garage just to have some back-up and make it scalable to add to over time.

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California Exceeds 100% of Energy Demand with Renewables Over a Record 30 days [View all] Think. Again. Apr 2024 OP

This was an interesting read Ontheboundry Apr 2024 #1

Yep, in spite of the efforts by the fossil fuel industry... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #2

One thing that does aggravate Ontheboundry Apr 2024 #5

Generation is not the issue, storage to carry overnight need if the source is solar is the remaining hiccup. dutch777 Apr 2024 #3

Well no, we still need to build out a lot of generation... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #8

True, but we know generation as proven tech., storage has no clear singular path. dutch777 Apr 2024 #10

Yes, just as with non-CO2 generation... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #11

For 1/4 of an hour to 6 hours daily OnlinePoker Apr 2024 #4

Think it said methane Ontheboundry Apr 2024 #6

Agreed. Elektrek is straight up lying with their headline. GregariousGroundhog Apr 2024 #7

Crappy headline, misleading story, requires careful re-reading and information. CoopersDad Apr 2024 #9