Sadly, the stupidity of the idea is no impediment to its government funding via subsidies, implementation, and eventual failure, with everyone (politicians and company executives alike) coming out a financial winner except the citizens whose taxes made it possible.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority says:
“together, these projects total nearly 2,500 megawatts, enough to power 1.3 million homes. . . .”
2,500 divided by 1.3 is about 1923. So each home would get 1923 watts. A hair dryer uses 1875 watts. I have a 16,000 watt gas backup generator which is still not enough to run central air conditioning. When your government takes your money and lies about what they are doing with it, we have a serious problem. The money is going to corrupt government officials, there is no other explanation (e.g. Bob Menendez, probably he is the tip of the iceberg)
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority says:
“together, these projects total nearly 2,500 megawatts, enough to power 1.3 million homes. . . .”
2,500 divided by 1.3 is about 1923. So each home would get 1923 watts. A hair dryer uses 1875 watts. I have a 16,000 watt gas backup generator which is still not enough to run central air conditioning. When your government takes your money and lies about what they are doing with it, we have a serious problem. The money is going to corrupt government officials, there is no other explanation (e.g. Bob Menendez, probably he is the tip of the iceberg)