[knarf]

I’m no engineer, but isn’t 72,000 systems delivering 724 megawatts a bad return on investment ?

[isthisnickcool]

Solar is the solution to a problem that does not exist.

[EyeGuy]

“There are too many incentives, financial and otherwise..”

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“Financial incentives” are made possible ONLY by the government STEALING from more effficient, productive areas of the economy.

What is this “otherwise”? The fact that sunlight is a free gift from God?

[Presbyterian Reporter]

You can go broke saving money on solar electricity.

Without “other people’s money” solar is a bad deal.

From the article—

“”The California Public Utilities Commission has $3.3 billion available to offer incentives to those who install solar power for commercial operations. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 also offers tax incentives for renewable energy projects, including solar.””

and this quote is even better-—

“”Maring was reluctant to discuss details of Del Mar’s specific rebate/incentive/tax payback scenario, but it is obvious the ultimate cash outlay is significantly less than the purchase cost.

“It is pretty complicated and involves income tax brackets, incentives, depreciation and rebates from energy companies,” he says.””

[cranked]

California’s state debt is what again? /s =.=

[pnh102]

1 nuclear reactor can produce more energy than all of these solar panels put together. Best part is they also work at night.

http://www.energy.ca.gov/nuclear/california.html (Scroll to bottom for table)

[coloradan]

Solar energy ... for AGRICULTURE?! WOW! What a great idea! California is indeed a world leader in technology. Next thing you know, they’ll be using pipes to carry WATER!

[catnipman]

But, but, but didn’t Maggie Thatcher once say that, “The problem with subsidizing solar energy is that sooner or later you run out of other people’s money for solar subsidies?”

[G Larry]

The Dems & Enviro’s have halted development of 2 of the largest proposed solar sites. One in the Mojave Desert, the other in the Imperial Valley.

[epithermal]

Solar Industry Claims Its So Successful That It Needs Corporate Welfare to Survive

[ProtectOurFreedom]

Think about that for a moment. You have 72,000 individual systems running all over the state. The power is not "dispatchable" meaning you cannot control when it is available to meet demand requirements. The individual systems are not controlled as a single large system. And what do you suppose are the logistical problems of maintaining 72,000 separate systems spread all over 156,000 square miles?

Now ponder the fact that a SINGLE medium size fossil fuel fired generating UNIT would produce that same amount of power 24 hours a day and the power can be turned up and down on demand. Plus, it doesn't go to "sleep" when the sun doesn't shine. Remember, I am talking about a single generating unit, not an entire power plant comprised of multiple units.

Even if you are not a power engineer, which one do you think makes the most sense?