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How much does solar power pollute?
The answer: Not much at all, really, even when all the numbers are crunched
Andrew Leonard [2008-04-07]

  • Hell and Frozen Over

    And Electro Robot has provided an insightful, mostly constructive comment rather than the usual snark. Well done!

    I agree with the first point absolutely. There is no "One Solution To Rule Them All" with regard to our current energy pickle. Arguing about whether PV or thermal solar is "better" is, in my opinion, a waste of time. They are both great and both need to become cheaper and scaled 10,000 fold. Let's not argue over the current 0.01% market share of solar; there is room, lots of room, for all viable technologies to grow.

    I'm currently trying to form a community group to join together and buy some PV systems (inspired by: http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/03/18/how-a-south-bay-neighborhood-saved-thousands-on-going-solar/). Even with incentives and a negotiated discount, the economics of PV aren't that great yet in my area, but I'm tired of sitting around and waiting for grid parity. And yes, we're pursuing efficiency and conservation strategies as well.

    -- syphax
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    Monday, April 7, 2008 08:03 PM
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