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longship

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16. Well, they know about that.

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Reply #15)

Wed Jan 18, 2017, 07:11 PM

Jan 2017

But I've lived here for all my life and winters are mostly overcast. It's the big lakes!!! The data is wrong in my area.

Google "lake effect" and you'll get the idea.

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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