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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't the issue more going to be the solar power generation during winter - which happens to also be when energy demand is greatest?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It probably depends on where you live, but from a quick web search i see sources saying most energy is used in the summer. ( https://learn.pjm.com/three-priorities/keeping-the-lights-on/how-energy-use-varies.aspx ). In locations that receive less sunlight you would simply need more solar panels to meet your needs. In those rare areas that truly receive very little sunlight for months you would choose other technologies like wind, especially since those dark areas likely correlate with where wind is stronger and steadier.

But my comment was in reply to the person who claimed that solar wont work when it's cloudy, which is false. Solar works great even when it's cloudy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Oh you originally responded to me but I never said anything about cloud cover.