Can Electricity Save Us?

My SpookyUniversity response.

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[GuruMN]

The grid-tie equipment pricing comes at a high price to where it makes sense to fill a roof but there is far less payoff for just a single panel. Putting a dozen cheaper 200 watt panels for a 2400kw system would cover a little more than half the average use of a family who conserves there electricity a little bit and the payoff would likely be less than 10 years.  In MN, feeding more back to the grid than you use pays you back at our retail rate(11c/kwh).

[1DRock37167]

@GuruMN Wow, you did the math Adam:-) When I made this video, I was just grabbing for ideas to help pull us out of the hole we were in. Anyting seemed like a better idea than giving a bank Billions of dollars (I was right too).

[misty420luvsfrogs]

I think you have a great idea on your hands!!

[1DRock37167]

I thought so too:-)

[GramsandPapi]

LOL@ freekin raging hippie! I resemble that remark! Our home owner's association won't allow solare pannels...what's a girl to do? They most certainlly can make an affordable electric car! Love ya, Ang

[1DRock37167]

Some of the best people Ive ever met are hippies!!! If easily financed solar panels cant be fitted to the roof of your building then a green space could be converted to a solar field and the power could be split up between the units. My plan would require a lot of give and take and may not even work completely but the benefits would far outweigh the costs.

I KNOW we could build an affordable electric car, weve had them on the road for over 100 years now!

[GuruMN]

Wind power? Sure but it only makes sense if there is enough wind, I'm not sure about the areas where mountain top mining happens has the wind needed for it to be worth it.

Electric cars, absolutely. There are guys locally here who have used deep cycle lead-acid batteries converting fairly lightweight cars for a few grand. Lead-acid usually only gives 20-30 miles reliably though. Lithium batteries would get you to 120 miles no problem. I'll fill you in in a few years when I convert a car.

[IBear13]

THIS IS THe first time that i see your face..you look great my friend

stay in touch

MrBear13-Giovanni

[1DRock37167]

Our power companies make billions in profit here and they have a regional monopoly too! Im hoping they can find a way make a little money from the transmission of power instead of production. Thats the only way I can see them making the transition without a full on revolt!

[1DRock37167]

Yep, Im the one! Wait, which one am I?

I dont think everyone will ever be on the same page, but wouldnt it be great if we had the option to implement my ideas?

Yes, Im a hippie! But NO PACCULI!!! That shit makes me gag! :-)