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kristopher

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2. Such an approach is extremely short sighted on the part of the utilities.

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Tue Oct 8, 2013, 11:42 AM

Oct 2013

There are two futures for utilities compared to today: small or smaller.

IF the utilities make themselves relevant by adding value to a network of microgrids, they can preserve and expand their transmission and distribution role. If they choose to try and obstruct the potential of grid tied solar, then there are going to see the consequence in accelerated adoption of emerging peripheral technologies like EV scale battery storage or affordable stationary fuel cells powered by local wind or solar.

Grid tied renewables are better for them than renewable micro-grids that are totally off the utilities' systems.

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Spain�s sunshine toll: Row over proposed solar tax [View all] muriel_volestrangler Oct 2013 OP

Feed in tariff was lowered in the UK too dipsydoodle Oct 2013 #1

Such an approach is extremely short sighted on the part of the utilities. kristopher Oct 2013 #2