Re: Another solar manufacturer gives?up

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From: jimp
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In sci.physics Surfer <no@spam.net> wrote:
> On Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:03:58 +1100, Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>
>>Problem with solar is it's limited to a few hours a day at enough peak
>>to actually save power as in generate it for home use
>>Generation starts weak and goes weak outside of the midday target
>>
> 
> Not necessarily. I have seen houses with two sets of panels, one
> orientated to generate peak power from morning sun and the other to
> generate peak power from afternoon sun.  
> 
> Such a setup requires more panels, but extends the period of time over
> which useful power is available.
 
And runs the cost up to where it is absolutely guarantied that it will
never pay for itself.

But if you want to throw your money away in the delusion that you are
saving the planet, go right ahead.


 

-- 
Jim Pennino

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