You are misinformed. PV is a highly inefficient way to generate electricity. PV provides no baseload power. After spending incredible sums on PV systems, we will still need more baseload power. Solar thermal systems address a non existent problem. NG provides heat to many homes. NG is in plentiful supply so the solar thermal investment is wasted.
PV solar in most locations receives large subsidies from utilities. The legislature has forced utilities to provide large rebates driving up the cost of electricity. We have a perverse situation in which relatively wealthy individuals have their electricity rates subsidized at the expense of the average rate payer.
The solar panels our neighbor in Phoenix had attached to his roof came flying off during a windstorm and fortunately landed in his own front yard without injuring anyone. They were NOT reinstalled.
Those in climates where snowload is heavy, best be prepared to remove deep snow from them without ruining the panels.
“You are misinformed. PV is a highly inefficient way to generate electricity. “
It’s not super efficient, but it is getting better over time. Also, efficiency is not quite as important if the energy input is free (sunshine).
“PV provides no baseload power.”
I live in a region where it gets Very Hot during the summer. Every summer, we break 110’ F. Most summers, we hit 114’... Sometimes, we’ll go a few weeks in July with all days hitting 100+, and nighttime temps never dropping below 70’ F.
Now, Grid-connected home Solar electric in these regions makes A Lot of Sense.
During the hottest part of the day, the solar panels get the most intense light, and offset the amount of utility power required to run the A/C.
In these regions, solar electric may not add to baseload power, but it does reduce the amount of baseload power required on the grid.
Still, agree with others that it should never be forced... I still can’t afford it, even with the tax credit.
“You are misinformed. PV is a highly inefficient way to generate electricity.”
You are absolutely right. My brother built an ‘energy efficient’ log home and was horrible. While he relied heavily on wind as well as panels, there was only enough electricity to run bare essentials. This is another intrusion that the government has no right to.