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SHRED

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2. Let me be clear

Reply to wtmusic (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 22, 2013, 11:24 AM

Jun 2013

When I say "centralized" I mean a privatized system like we have now where we pay a private entity for electricity.

I favor instead community based and publicly owned solutions for solar production (Photovoltaic) and storage (Fuel Cell...etc.) of electricity.

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Rooftop PV [View all] SHRED Jun 2013 OP

The problem is that your PV is worthless without the "centralized electricity production model". wtmusic Jun 2013 #1

Let me be clear SHRED Jun 2013 #2

Utility electricity, as probably the most highly regulated industry in the country wtmusic Jun 2013 #3

The only "Multiple, "independent" energy producers"... SHRED Jun 2013 #4

What about peak capacity in the grid? Finishline42 Jun 2013 #5

Except for summer months, peak consumption is around 9PM at night. wtmusic Jun 2013 #6

Re: Germany I don't know about peak rates but in general: wtmusic Jun 2013 #7