Kooiker - 4/24/2022 21:50
dpilot83 - 4/24/2022 20:45
Like I said, the solution to that depends upon when batteries become energy dense enough and cheap enough.
I haven’t studied wind a ton but my overall perception of it is that it’s not my preferred energy source. I like solar because most single family homes have enough roof space to generate enough electricity to make them truly independent from the grid if it’s tied with adequate battery capacity.
I hope those people put there electric usage where their mouths are and truly disconnect themselves from the grid.
If the sun doesn't shine for a few days and the battery runs out, too bad. Better buy a bigger/better array and a bigger battery. Or GASP, a carbon burning backup generator.
That or the utility company needs to charge them through the nose
(both an exorbitantly high facility charge and peak rate per kwh
) for acting as a "standby" electric provider.
Price discovery if electrical grid fails
