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Funny hitch - they don't require batteries. When the grid goes down you're left without power because your solar system isn't storing locally. Of course, you ca
by barnesto 6y ago
Funny hitch - they don't require batteries. When the grid goes down you're left without power because your solar system isn't storing locally. Of course, you can add your own battery array, but many people didn't/haven't and have suffered through these blackouts like everyone else connected to the grid.
- moftz 6y agoWith the use of efficient lighting, running the AC or electric heat is probably the biggest energy usage for a house. Having solar panels supplying power during the day can help reduce the load on the grid from everyone running their AC. It's more of a benefit to the grid and everyone else to have panels without a battery than it is to your own energy needs.
- jonas21 6y agoIf the mandate in the article goes through, most people will have a battery capable of powering their home for several days -- it'll just happen to be on wheels.
- asdasfasdfasdf 6y agoGrid-attached solar can also reduce strain on the grid, so it's not all for naught in terms of increasing reliability.
- megablast 6y agoThe car could act as a house battery.