Damn Cold

[chuckChuck]

Here is the annual output from both inverters on December 31, 2021 from my imaginary solar panels!

2021 was an exceptional dry and sunny year, so total production was 37858kwh. All carbon and carbon tax free electricity with free fuel from the sun.

[Hamloc]

A5 your response is pretty lame. You don't even know where my panels are located so how would you know what the location is capable of? Let alone the system I have?

See if you had any knowledge of the subject which you really don't seem to have, you would know that most inverters have a digital display and can record the output at any particular time and also tally the whole years output.

So its actually pretty easy for owners to measure and record the performance of solar panels.

And it is possible to reach 75% of their capacity around noon on a bright February or March day with the sun reflected off of the snow.

But you stick to calling mine and all the farm based solar systems as imaginary cause it kind of sums up your perspective on a lot of things! LOL

Chuck2, you never commented on the numbers from B.C. You talk in your posts about me whining about my imaginary future. The “reality” is that I quote you actual numbers being produced and monitored today. It is you that quotes computer based projections for the future. Who is it that is living in an imaginary world?!

[fjlip]

At 16%, you need 6 times over capacity to get to RATED capacity. Coal/Nat gas Line power gets you 100% all the time. 6 times as expensive.

[newguy]

Do not think there is anyone that does not know we have a very strong addiction to fossil feuls.I believe addictions should not be ignored or have excuses made about them.Will it be easy to kick this addiction? No .Should we give up ? No of course not.Exciting new power sources are being worked on in the past present and future.Many will not pan out but eventually something will come up that helps cut our bad addiction down to a bad habit.And our grandchildren will thank us for that.But for those who believe food comes from stores and insurance will pay for disasters.good luck with that.

[Sheepwheat]

I suggest Buffalo chips. Worked for the natives all those years ago. Why shouldn’t we live like that? Our bad addiction and all.

[Stormin]

The secret is insulation, I'm as snug as a bug in a rug in my rancher style home with R45 walls R60 ceiling and triple pane windows. All appliances gas for about $100 and most of that is delivery costs. The secret to transportation will be autonomous cars...need a car just order one to take you where you want to go.

[blackpowder]

Would someone know what it would cost to build a system like Chucks today?
Lifespan?

[AlbertaFarmer5]

Would someone know what it would cost to build a system like Chucks today?
Lifespan?

Surprisingly inexpensive:


As for the lifespan, I expect that most children outgrow such toys after a few years.

[Hamloc]

Would someone know what it would cost to build a system like Chucks today?
Lifespan?

My neighbour installed a large ground mount system this summer. I believe $2.80 an installed watt. He said it will take 14 years to pay for itself. Life expectancy of 20-25 years. I will double check those numbers with him. In his case he runs a farm to plate chicken operation. His electrical demand is highest in the summer running large refrigerators, so in his case there is a degree of logic, although obviously he buys a lot of electricity at night and in the winter.

[Partners]