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To: wastedyears

“Hooray for nuclear power.”

Agreed. But when it comes to individual homes and solar power he is wrong. Solar can have a great deal to offer in offsetting electrical power usage, and if enough people go that route it can significantly lower the demand on power grids, even if for only part of the year.


4 posted on 11/12/2007 9:05:18 PM PST by SatinDoll
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To: SatinDoll

If solar is cost effective, why is the pay back period so high? Why are subsidies needed to encourage solar panel usage? Your assertion seems to conflict with the economics of solar power except for those off the grid.


6 posted on 11/12/2007 9:14:05 PM PST by businessprofessor
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To: SatinDoll
But when it comes to individual homes and solar power he is wrong. Solar can have a great deal to offer in offsetting electrical power usage,

Solar panels on roofs are fine, when economical without subsidies. The writer is against vast "solar farms"

46 posted on 11/13/2007 5:49:37 AM PST by PapaBear3625
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