[1ofmanyfree]

>That leaves water as the feedstock, and the need to >expend prodigious amounts of electricity, mostly produced >by burning hydrocarbons, to obtain the hydrogen.



Why can't we use Solar pv array "farms" to break down water into the gasses off grid? The farmed Hydrogen could then be transported for sale at stations like propane.

I know solar panels can charge deep cycle lead acid battery banks. These also provide inverted AC that I can use to power lights, computers and many modern small appliances.

If the idea is to be self sufficient, lets take it to the next level. While we're at it lets cut our dependancy upon the "grid" too.

[ModelBreaker]

Why can't we use Solar pv array "farms" to break down water into the gasses off grid? The farmed Hydrogen could then be transported for sale at stations like propane.

because solar pv is really, really expensive. If you want your driving to cost about $5.00 a gallon, this is a great way to do it. Otherwise, the cost of solar pv has to drop a LOT before it is anything other than a bit player in the energy market.