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> their boxy turbines generate energy in 50% greater amounts then a solar panel Huh? That's like saying "The wind is blowing 50% faster than the sun is shining
by timoth3y 4y ago
> their boxy turbines generate energy in 50% greater amounts then a solar panel
Huh? That's like saying "The wind is blowing 50% faster than the sun is shining"
It's a nonsense comparison from a company making what seems like questionable vaporware.
=== Edit : I couldn't resist one more.
> I like to think of this as kind of disruptive and complimentary to the solar business
Ah yes. Disruptive and complimentary.
- fnordpiglet 4y agoWell, I find the use of “then” more obviously incorrect. But I’m not sure I agree that your comparison is right. It’s talking about energy generation, which is a common unit of measure and is dependent not just on how much energy is available from the wind and sun but also on the efficiency of converting it to usable electricity. Or am I missing something? Assuming it’s not vaporware, which I agree is a stretch, I think another issue is not all roofs can accommodate these things. It looks built for flat roofs of significant size and probably strength. That said having wind and solar provides a joint probability distribution that reduces the amount of time you need battery storage - but not enough to do without.
- moloch-hai 4y agoYou would need battery storage only if you have no grid connection.