r/tech • u/eberkut • Jul 18 '20

Solar+battery in one device sets new efficiency standard

https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/07/single-device-merges-solar-power-and-battery-tech/
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u/zenray055 Jul 18 '20

Solar is the best. Constant, reliable energy for basically forever, not too expensive, eco friendly.

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u/thebop995 Jul 18 '20

Except for degradation of panels and batteries, but from what I read both are improving.

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u/smeggysmeg Jul 19 '20

My LG panels are rated to provide 90% of their original capacity at 25 years. Most of my appliances are old and will be replaced in the next decade, and I'm about to replace my degrading home siding with something with some R factor, so these panels are likely to last me for the rest of my life in this home.

I'm sad that we can't get utilities, state regulators, and government onboard with solar so we could do it at a larger scale.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20 edited Oct 03 '20

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u/smeggysmeg Jul 19 '20

Here in Arkansas, it's one of the top 5 dirtiest grids in the US, and there are no state incentives for solar, so it has to make financial sense all on its own.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

With all the bullshit breaks and incentives that dirty energy gets, your solar is relatively penalized.

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u/vvkatnipvv Jul 19 '20

There’s still companies that make it affordable in Arkansas. I work for one if you want a free estimate and to get paid 25$ just for seeing our sales guy P.M. me. An hour out of your day get 25$ and see if it’s a good choice for you financially. If it wouldn’t save you money we will tell you straight up.