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In reply to the discussion: WARNING [View all]quakerboy
(14,933 posts)You clearly don't know what you are talking about.
1) many places are drastically increasing solar penetration in the market. Just read an article about how Solar in Hawaii is becoming so common that its starting to challenge the grids ability to deal with it. And look at other countries who are increasing far faster than we are.
2) economic cost.. I priced solar for my own roof. I would break even in 5-6 years. But I am stuck with an HOA who wont approve the panels. The more that are made, the lower the price gets. The more we do it, the better deal it is.
3) even factor out the first two, and you are still incorrect. Because you ignore the costs. Coal may be cheaper per watt than solar. Until you count in Hurricane Sandy, the loss of habitat and the poisons released by mining in west virginia, and the asthema in kids around the power plants. Then it starts being a little less affordable. But you dont count those costs, they get passed on to others.