The problem with distributed wind and solar is that some places are better than others. Solar can go on roofs everywhere but it works better in sunny places. Ut

The problem with distributed wind and solar is that some places are better than others. Solar can go on roofs everywhere but it works better in sunny places. Utility solar is cheaper than roofs. Wind has places where it is stronger like offshore and the plains. Also, windmills are more efficient when bigger. The result is that it is more efficient to put wind and solar in best places and ship the power to where needed. The independent survival area probably depends on where end up putting batteries. I suspect that substations and neighborhoods make most sense but houses might also be best.