Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

>On average were budget for getting 10% max power generation out of single sided panels and about 25% for double sided.

Well, yes. It's a panel that only generates power when sunlight is shining on it. When the sun goes down, solar stops producing power.

Switching all power generation to PV solar is going to require massive overprovisioning. This has been obvious, and widely known, for decades. Cost-per-KWh is going to be widely variable during the day. This has also been known. Running an aluminum smelter at midnight is going to stop being economical.

We can either do this, or pay to raise every building and road in Miami by 6 feet. One or the other.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: