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NYC_SKP

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1. It's undeniable that too much distributed generation can tax an outdated infrastructure.

Reply to MindMover (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2013, 03:39 PM

Dec 2013

The infrastructure we have wasn't designed for anything BUT centralized generation, transmission, and distribution.

Many utilities are going to need time to catch up, and making matters worse (from the POV of expeditiousness) public utilities commissions, local governments, and other interested parties have to chime in.

I'm confident it will get done, sad that it can't be done immediately.

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Booming Solar Energy Halted by Hawaii Utility Because Sun Produces Too Much Power! [View all] MindMover Dec 2013 OP

It's undeniable that too much distributed generation can tax an outdated infrastructure. NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #1

That is true but there is a Big But to add... kristopher Dec 2013 #4

A good problem to have. Hopefully sanity will prevail. postulater Dec 2013 #2

HECO is hawaii's enemy. time to kill it nt msongs Dec 2013 #3

naaa, its the suns fault MindMover Dec 2013 #5

Hahahahahahaha!!!!! DeSwiss Dec 2013 #6

"You can change the direction... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2013 #8

Wow, rich. lonestarnot Dec 2013 #7

RE: Booming Solar Energy Halted by Hawaii Utility Because Sun Produces Too Much Power! nickyreiner93 Dec 2013 #9

In a way it kinda shows that solar can make a difference madokie Dec 2013 #10

okee madokie ... sounds so good I will have 2 of those .... MindMover Dec 2013 #14

how about not hooking up to the grid gejohnston Dec 2013 #11

Your idea is coming soon to an area next to yours .... MindMover Dec 2013 #12

Indeed, if the grid doesn't add storage cprise Dec 2013 #13