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Solar panel advances will see millions abandon electrical grid, scientists predict (www.independent.co.uk)
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Solar panel advances will see millions abandon electrical grid, scientists predict::Solar energy costs have fallen 90 per cent over the last decade, while new discoveries have seen efficiency rates rise

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Grid is still useful even then, it's unlikely anyone will want to size batteries for a week of bad weather in the winter.

It's great that people who need to go offgrid can do that well these days, but it's unlikely to take off for the rest of us.

There's also no real benefit, it's good to sell your excess and buy when your lacking.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Being attached to the grid still means you're charged every month, and as more and more get solar, electric companies will pay less and less back for what you supply.

The only thing hindering stuff right now is that batteries are shit. They're too expensive and heavy, and they don't last long enough before being replaced. If a long lasting solid state battery or the likes thereof comes to fruition, people will go off grid.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

You're (sometimes) charged a standing charge. Which you'll negate with sold electricity.

It really makes no sense to forgo a grid connection if you have one available. It solves a lot of problems, doesn't require you to oversize massively on battery storage, helps you when you need it and helps your neighbour when they do

There's no benefit to offgrid if there's a grid connection available