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In a First, Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Coal in U.S. (www.scientificamerican.com)
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"Wind and solar produced more U.S. power than coal during the first five months of this year, as several coal plants closed and gas prices dropped"

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[–] 13 points 3 years ago (1 child)

I am ready for this to be the norm. I am saving up for a solar powered generator for weather emergencies. Next, replacing my gas powered tools/equipment. Then, eventually, solar panels on the house.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I have an elderly little folding solar panel, about enough to charge a phone, that I use when the power goes out. It’s a handy little thing, and fun to watch it work.

    There are some sexy and much more powerful panels out there that are less expensive than my little one was. Someday I’ll upgrade, since my power lines will remain above ground for the foreseeable future. Storms do a number on them.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Same here. I need something that will power my fridge and freezer and charge my phones when the weather knocks things out.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Decentralized power source. And microgrids are like the Fediverse. I sense a theme afoot in the world. What’s the word for the way after you learn something you seem to see it everywhere? I’ve got that going on right now…

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