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longship

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10. Yup! Apparently if you have the correct type of transformer, meter.

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Reply #9)

Wed Jan 18, 2017, 01:43 PM

Jan 2017

The transformer is the bigger problem from what I read. I am by no means an expert on this, however.

Community power here might be problematic as people are fairly spread out.

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Nothing can compete with renewable energy [View all] kristopher Jan 2017 OP

And the most efficient energy storage is hydro. longship Jan 2017 #1

That isn't necessarily the case kristopher Jan 2017 #3

First, not talking about behind the meter. longship Jan 2017 #4

It was clear that you aren't referring to microgrids. kristopher Jan 2017 #5

I get you. longship Jan 2017 #6

You're correct. There are not enough suitable rooftops in the US to supply our electricity. OKIsItJustMe Jan 2017 #7

I live in very rural west MI. longship Jan 2017 #8

Solar should work in "rural west MI" OKIsItJustMe Jan 2017 #9

Yup! Apparently if you have the correct type of transformer, meter. longship Jan 2017 #10

Where does your power come from now? Probably a centralized generating facility. OKIsItJustMe Jan 2017 #11

Energy Co-Op. Yes, central generation. longship Jan 2017 #12

Right! OKIsItJustMe Jan 2017 #13

I go to most meetings and always vote. longship Jan 2017 #14

So refer to this OKIsItJustMe Jan 2017 #15

Well, they know about that. longship Jan 2017 #16

Starting on Page 3 OKIsItJustMe Jan 2017 #17

Look! They said no. longship Jan 2017 #18

K&R Sherman A1 Jan 2017 #2