WayneS

Four Problems Facing Solar Power Companies

I too, see solar as a structural energy rather than a grid energy. I retired last year and am living in a 5th wheel & travelling for the time being. I'm thinking when I build my retirement home, why not make the lights 12 volt and run off of solar/battery like the trailer. My cousin built a vacation home in Mexico and it runs on a home-made solar system. Here in Texas, they are erecting thousands of wind generators, but no one wants power lines across their property, hence a problem with grid distribution. Maybe money can be made from the companies that supply Home Depot with the DIY.
I seem to remember that in the 60s or 70s a large solar collector was built in AZ and it developed its own environ and clouds formed over it. These are just randoms thoughts. Since retiring, I have been approached by a dozen energy companies (probably mom&pop) offering me a job. Are we trying to find a solution or just money-making schemes?

Peak Oil and Some Alternative Energy Investments

Oil company profit margins are always low.
They are making money because they have
been forced to become extremely efficient.

Peak Oil and Some Alternative Energy Investments

ExxonMobil has developed a new liner that makes lithium batteries safer and lighter. They are making 500 hp cars using 1000 3.7volt
batteries. It costs $100,000 dollars.
Just make me a 80 hp car that costs $20,000, I'll be happy.