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Originally Posted by raymor
25K every ten years for solar, using utility company power when it's not so sunny. That's roughly double the cost of just buying electricity generated from natural gas, like I do. It also means I'm not dumping a bunch lead acid batteries every few years like you do with solar. I consider doubling the cost "expensive". Maybe you don't.
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wrong. not every 10 years. solar panels on average have a lifespan of 20-25 years.
and you don't "dump" lead batteries, you recycle them. there are plenty of battery recycling facilities all over the world.
but i would agree natural gas is a good alternative with caveats such as fracking damage etc.
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Originally Posted by raymor
Pick either ONE of the above statements and it'll be partially true, depending on which location you choose. In sunny areas, solar produces less carbon emissions, but also arsenic, cadmium, etc., which aren't in gas. In less sunny areas, solar production creates roughly equal carbon emissions, side from.the toxins. So it's a reasonable choice in some areas. In many areas, it's an expensive, toxic option that lets you feel good if you choose to ignore the arsenic and lead.
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once again, who is ignoring arsenic and lead? safe recycling is the key.
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