Report: Solar could power 40% of US electricity by 2035

Associated Press ^ | September 8, 2021 | Matthew Daly

[EEGator]

True, if 90% of the population dies, and no one has A/C or heating.

[Tell It Right]

Nope. Not even close.

I have solar on my home. And it makes 70% of the power I consume. But that doesn't include my gas appliances nor my car (I don't have an EV). And I live in Alabama where I get plenty of sunshine.

Is it good for me? Yep. Is it something that can be done everywhere with good results. Nope.

[eastsider]

And pigs could fly by 2026!

[ProudDeplorable]

Get your generator now and prepare for brown-outs.

[AnthonySoprano]

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SURE, and the Chevy Volt was going to revolutionize America.

Sure, Gotcha. And that Galveston Hurricane 121 years ago was caused by what?

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[EEGator]

"Get your generator now and prepare for brown-outs."

That be raciss'.

[jeffersondem]

“. . . one that would require massive changes in U.S. policy and billions of dollars in federal investment . . .”

As long as it is only federal investment and will not cost taxpayers or ratepayers anything - what’s not to like?

[hinckley buzzard]

Made to order government garbage. But having heaved up this load, they can now refer to it in the future as if it’s a real thing.

[Jonty30]

That represents half the homes having no power at all, basically.

[cgbg]

True, if 90% of the population dies

Hey, how did you get a copy of the classified portion of the study?

;-)

[100%FEDUP]

Sure, Gotcha. And that Galveston Hurricane 121 years ago was caused by what?

Cow farts!

[Political Junkie Too]

40%?

That would be the hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm?

-PJ

[EEGator]

I’m a member of Bohemian Grove.

All hail Moloch!...

[Seruzawa]

The lies just never stop with these people.

[Dr. Sivana]

You are correct. My new house has solar included, and we are in Phoenix, which is even sunnier than Alabama. To the solar's credit, I do generate more electricity than I consume in air conditioning during peak usage hours, but I am including a snapshot below of the net. The part below the line is when I am making more than I am using. It isn't close. And solar is zilch at night, so we will need something better than current battery technology for night time.

[PJBankard]

That’s nice. So when the sun isn’t up, what’s providing the power.

[G Larry]

Uh....NO!

Not given projected demand curves....(electric cars?)

[Pollard]

When we get to 100% solar/wind, we’ll starve because there won’t be any ground left to plant in. It will all be covered by panels and turbines.

[bankwalker]

could ... or could not ...