Obama pushes for Solar Power North of the Arctic Circle.

HuskyInAZ said:

2001400ex said:

HuskyInAZ said:

2001400ex said:

HuskyInAZ said:

Here ya go, dumbass......

Batteries store energy from solar panels. You clearly don't get it.

Really? Where are these battery farms storing all this energy? Elon Musk is working on this on a micro scale (single family homes). As of today, it's only offered in Hawaii, where homes use very little power. And at the end of the day, it's like a knat on the ass of an elephant.

Monster solar projects like you see in the SW do not store their energy in batteries. They are connected to the grid. There are not enough batteries in the world to store that power. And it would make no sense to store it anyway.

I understand you like to comment on things you have now clue about, but do you get out much?

Your focus is so narrow, you can only see the tip of your nose. It's quite embarrassing actually.

I apologize if my focus is limited to the OP and subsequent posts in this thread. I thought that's how it works. Silly me. Please enlighten me how I need to broaden my understanding of the fact that you don't store solar power in batteries, any more than you store nuclear power in batteries. Thanks in advance for your help.

Ok, I'll type this slowly. You see, you can take energy from a solar panel in a home and store it in a battery. I don't mean like a rechargeable 9 volt. I mean a battery designed for this use. How do homes with solar panels use electricity at night? Excess electricity in the summer can either be stored or sold to the current electrical company, then replaced in the winter. Of course excess energy from the summer can't just be stored for use in the winter. But short term battery options are available.

Or, homes that are completely off the grid, can use solar panels to have power for at least part of the year.

The OP was saying Obama was stupid for suggesting to use solar above the arctic circle, and there are ways it makes sense. Never once did Obama suggest it would be used to be completely off the grid with power all year.

Is that a difficult concept to understand? Seriously, fifth wheels and toy haulers have this capacity, you think that's unreasonable above the arctic circle?

sarktastic said:

Utilities are required by law to purchase solar and wind power ... even when it's not needed. "storing" energy in the grid is a myth.

Is your Google broken?

http://www.solarworld-usa.com/solar-for-home/home-solar-faqs

Do I get paid for my extra energy production?
Currently, most of America is under a system known as Net Metering, which allows your net electricity costs to be reduced to zero, but no further. In a select few places in the U.S., you can be paid for any excess electricity you create, in what is known as a Feed-In Tariff system.

Is solar a viable option in cold climates?
Yes. A general rule of thumb is that if you can clearly see your solar panels, they can produce electricity. In fact, given equal sunlight, a solar panel on a cold day will out-produce a solar panel on a hot day.

Can I take my home off the electrical grid?
Yes, provided you install optional battery-backup systems to provide power when your demands exceed your production, such as at night. While a SolarWorld installer can help you install such a system, it is not typically recommended for several reasons. First, batteries add significant costs to your system, extending your payback period. Second, you may not be eligible for some incentives if you do not connect your system to your utility. Lastly, staying connected to the grid ensures you will rarely ever be without power, unlike batteries that have a limited lifespan and storage capacity.

RaceBannon said:

Solar doesn't scale. Circle back and dig down

Your (or is it you're) pussy doesn't scale. It's just a loose flab of skin waiting for that 16 inch Mexican cock.

RaceBannon said:

Solar doesn't scale. Circle back and dig down

do batteries in landfills scale?

sarktastic said:

RaceBannon said:

Solar doesn't scale. Circle back and dig down

do batteries in landfills scale?

Now you are worried about the environment?