That’s all fine and well, but what happens to the panels after they’re used up? They leach metals into groundwater and many of their components are mined with bad consequences for the environment.
No technology is without its flaws.
We have a gas boiler for cooking and heating - the wood stoves are just there to keep the character of the building but they are still used on really cold days.
But I replaced the boiler with one that is already convertible to hydrogen mix and we’re going to be trialling that within the next 5 years.
I won’t bother with air source heat pumps. If hydrogen works out I’ll upgrade to CHP and use the hydrogen to complement solar and wind generation.
My solar panels and inverter are recyclable, and are fitted so that any leeching goes into a gutter connected to a filtered downpipe.
My electricity provider uses its money to maintain the local waterways, forests and wetlands. The wood I burn comes from their manager forestry.
Yes, I’m aware that this makes me sound like a total tree hugging hippy. Nope, it’s just that I’m a prepper. Even my fences are zombie proof. We’re on solid rock, so I’m even graboid proof.