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The majority of the cost of electricity in most jurisdictions is distribution, not generation. Grid-solar still requires distribution, so it is always going to have significant cost even if the cost of generation is insignificant.

If it can remove the need for a grid-tie, then rooftop solar can be significantly cheaper and more efficient. Can be, but isn't yet, because enough overcapacity and storage to eliminate the need for a grid tie is still too expensive.




This is exactly the challenge. Here in California wholesale solar plant sell power for 0.03-0.04 kwh. Cost at the meter is 0.45/kwh.

Rooftop is competitive with the meter price, but unless you can cut the cord entirely, connection fees and rates will just keep increasing proportionally




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