Solar and wind power have to be gov subsidized as they never even recoup their startup and operating costs, from what I’ve read.
My solar power pays my light bill and then some. The power company gives me money. Bwahahahahaha! If I had some batteries I could disconnect from them altogether. But seriously, solar is not for everywhere like it is here. I’ll never have snow on my panels (I hope). Plus I think it is only sensible on a small scale like a home where there’s no distance for transmission of power. The best part is that doesn’t take up a bunch of land. All that space is already out there on millions of roofs.
And as a slide, don’t get me started on how much we could grow on lawns.
#509 I built a 6.6 kw genersting solar system with 9.5 kwh battery storage for a friend last fall. He’s had to charge his battery bank with a backup generator maybe a dozen times since the end of November. Each time maybe 2 hr.
This is in mid Michigan.
I am about to pull the trigger on my own system. Freak these commies. Their n xt move after eliminating reliable power grid is controlling the masses thru the freaking networked thermostats.
A bit of trivia....did you know these industrial turbines must be run in motor mode to keep the bearings lubed and cool while not generating? Yeah they actually leech power off the grid when not generating electricity.