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You're thinking of only 1 part of the solution. 'Energy storage' is a time shift in providing power and that is solved by technological means. But there's proba
by esturk 10y ago
You're thinking of only 1 part of the solution. 'Energy storage' is a time shift in providing power and that is solved by technological means. But there's probably a simpler solution which of time-shift in "energy usage" which can be accomplished via new business models.
There's untapped business potential to get people to use more power at peak solar hours. For example, free drying in a laundromat with the accompany wash. Low cost or free car charging during the day when shopping, etc.
There's a strange traditional dichotomy of having cheaper power after sunset to not overlap with business usage. But with solar, we should rethink this and have cheaper power BEFORE sunset.