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nickyreiner93

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9. RE: Booming Solar Energy Halted by Hawaii Utility Because Sun Produces Too Much Power!

Reply to MindMover (Original post)

Sat Dec 28, 2013, 12:51 AM

Dec 2013

Using solar energy is a good for us because it's cheaper.
Even if this is less of an environmental concern but still a concern that we should be giving a focus on as well.

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It's undeniable that too much distributed generation can tax an outdated infrastructure.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