What happened to all the solar, wind, and unicorn farts that the state loves to lecture everyone else about? You mean it isn't viable? Fuck, you guys would have been better off having a power plant that burned trees, at least that way you could have gotten some use out of them instead of letting them all burn for nothing.
Solar is incredibly viable if you have a battery bank to store the power you generate. Most solar power installed uses net metering, which essentially means you are sending power you generate back into the grid, then buying the same power back from your energy provider. When the provider goes down, so does you power. Solar is a great option if you know what you are getting and set it up to be sustainable. A lot of self-reliant folks advocate for it (ie preppers).
What needs to take place is storing the electricity in the form of hydrocarbons (much like how solar energy was "stored" in fossil fuels) for later consumption would be a good start. Even utilizing excess solar to be used for electrolysis to use hydrogen for combustion or even fuel cells. These technologies are ways out though, and conventional battery storage is untenable in its current state, unless we have some thermodynamic breakthrough. Then there is the longevity issue on PV panels, which deteriorate steadily with time.
There are a lot more ways to store energy than "hydrocarbons". Chemically in batteries, physically in potential energy from resevoirs, etc. For fucks sake, the sun in an incredibly dense store of energy - nuclear fusion may be possible within our kids lifetime. I remain optimistic. I think energy independence is on the horizon. All that aside, I truly feel for the folks in Cali, and don't think we should be making fun of their plight due to factors outside of their control. Its sad to see fellow Americans suffering.
Sure, there are many ways to store potential energy. I suggested hydrocarbon replenishment, because our systems (cars, generators, etc.) are already setup to readily extract the energy for use. Hydrocarbons are a form of chemical storage, but I understand what you were trying to get at, and that's where the thermodynamic problems come in, creating potentialities chemically for adequate and continually reversible processing for storage. Speaking of thermodynamics. Fusion? Lol, no. Fusion is the energy of the future, and it always will be. Science isn't "magic", we are never going to be able to wield fusion for power generation. Not going to go all out on the details on that, but for the layman, Sun In A Bottle, by Charles Seife is a good read on the topic.
As for making fun of Californians, their plight is self-inflicted. That's the only reaon why it's "funny." They are suffering all for some perceived "virtue." It's not funny that they are suffering, but I am not going to explain humor to you either. They could have easily expanded their nuclear power capabilities, but they are "too good" for that, and will have a few of their reactors decommissioned mid-decade adding to the generating problems. Lighten up, pal.
Thanks for reply. I won't engage you about energy any more. "Magic" and all. But I would like you to consinder this - there are more conservatives in California than Texas. You can take that to the bank. We cannot place blame on the many given the action of the few. California is a political wasteland. I agree. But lets not forget about the Patriots who live there. I'm not about to write them off because of "unicorn farts", as you put it. They are Americans as much as you and I. They deserve our support.
If there are mountains nearby they use reservoirs to store energy. Pump water to the reservoir during off peak hours then use it to generate power when you need it.
Calipedes, tired of this shit? We need to blow the Dems out of the water, especially in local elections!
LOTS and LOTS of conservatives and Trump supporters have STILL not registered to vote. Even some Democrats who are switching sides have not registered. Check your status, register yourselves and get others who are passionate about Trump and conservative values if you/they haven't yet registered:
Can confirm.. from hi tech silicon valley. But there is a TDS virus that defies logic PG&E is operating on 1930 crumbling infrastructure that needs rebuilding to handle the increased requirements. And they are not allowed to use nuclear, or gas power thanks to Newsom and Brown. So we peons will have to invest in generators for outages which are scary and frequent. That's their third world answer to the problem. People are waking up and speaking out with fury..... finally.
Cali has been fucking us, get solar or your rates go through the roof. No one here other than complete idiots think wind does fucking anything. Cutting cost is what us joes have to do. Fucking fagass caltrans handed flyers to everyone that they would lose thier jobs and no freeway/roads/bridge maitenance if we didnt vote for a gas tax. They have fucked up wording in all voting ballots.
There is layers of fuckery always going on. Cox was winning until the ballot harvesting was on full march. Hollyweird, Colleges and the DNC have got shit locked down. Us pedes are fighting the good fight.
If anything this presidency has put the spotlight on corruption from all media, news and music. So a lot are coming our way.
I work from home and would be absolutely fuming if that happened to me
What happened to all the solar, wind, and unicorn farts that the state loves to lecture everyone else about? You mean it isn't viable? Fuck, you guys would have been better off having a power plant that burned trees, at least that way you could have gotten some use out of them instead of letting them all burn for nothing.
Solar is incredibly viable if you have a battery bank to store the power you generate. Most solar power installed uses net metering, which essentially means you are sending power you generate back into the grid, then buying the same power back from your energy provider. When the provider goes down, so does you power. Solar is a great option if you know what you are getting and set it up to be sustainable. A lot of self-reliant folks advocate for it (ie preppers).
What needs to take place is storing the electricity in the form of hydrocarbons (much like how solar energy was "stored" in fossil fuels) for later consumption would be a good start. Even utilizing excess solar to be used for electrolysis to use hydrogen for combustion or even fuel cells. These technologies are ways out though, and conventional battery storage is untenable in its current state, unless we have some thermodynamic breakthrough. Then there is the longevity issue on PV panels, which deteriorate steadily with time.
There are a lot more ways to store energy than "hydrocarbons". Chemically in batteries, physically in potential energy from resevoirs, etc. For fucks sake, the sun in an incredibly dense store of energy - nuclear fusion may be possible within our kids lifetime. I remain optimistic. I think energy independence is on the horizon. All that aside, I truly feel for the folks in Cali, and don't think we should be making fun of their plight due to factors outside of their control. Its sad to see fellow Americans suffering.
Sure, there are many ways to store potential energy. I suggested hydrocarbon replenishment, because our systems (cars, generators, etc.) are already setup to readily extract the energy for use. Hydrocarbons are a form of chemical storage, but I understand what you were trying to get at, and that's where the thermodynamic problems come in, creating potentialities chemically for adequate and continually reversible processing for storage. Speaking of thermodynamics. Fusion? Lol, no. Fusion is the energy of the future, and it always will be. Science isn't "magic", we are never going to be able to wield fusion for power generation. Not going to go all out on the details on that, but for the layman, Sun In A Bottle, by Charles Seife is a good read on the topic.
As for making fun of Californians, their plight is self-inflicted. That's the only reaon why it's "funny." They are suffering all for some perceived "virtue." It's not funny that they are suffering, but I am not going to explain humor to you either. They could have easily expanded their nuclear power capabilities, but they are "too good" for that, and will have a few of their reactors decommissioned mid-decade adding to the generating problems. Lighten up, pal.
Thanks for reply. I won't engage you about energy any more. "Magic" and all. But I would like you to consinder this - there are more conservatives in California than Texas. You can take that to the bank. We cannot place blame on the many given the action of the few. California is a political wasteland. I agree. But lets not forget about the Patriots who live there. I'm not about to write them off because of "unicorn farts", as you put it. They are Americans as much as you and I. They deserve our support.
If there are mountains nearby they use reservoirs to store energy. Pump water to the reservoir during off peak hours then use it to generate power when you need it.
It's the liberal NIMBYs. The left loves to say NIMBYs are on the right. Yes, there are. But the biggest ones are leftists. The virtue signalling kind.
Calipedes, tired of this shit? We need to blow the Dems out of the water, especially in local elections!
LOTS and LOTS of conservatives and Trump supporters have STILL not registered to vote. Even some Democrats who are switching sides have not registered. Check your status, register yourselves and get others who are passionate about Trump and conservative values if you/they haven't yet registered:
https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote#item-212645 (or check the side bar)
Remember that this is a numbers game and we need to WIN!
Hot fire. I lol'ed for a bit. Thank you.
Spicy-licious.
Newsom is the scum of the earth. I can't wait until he is recalled.
Can confirm.. from hi tech silicon valley. But there is a TDS virus that defies logic PG&E is operating on 1930 crumbling infrastructure that needs rebuilding to handle the increased requirements. And they are not allowed to use nuclear, or gas power thanks to Newsom and Brown. So we peons will have to invest in generators for outages which are scary and frequent. That's their third world answer to the problem. People are waking up and speaking out with fury..... finally.
Cali has been fucking us, get solar or your rates go through the roof. No one here other than complete idiots think wind does fucking anything. Cutting cost is what us joes have to do. Fucking fagass caltrans handed flyers to everyone that they would lose thier jobs and no freeway/roads/bridge maitenance if we didnt vote for a gas tax. They have fucked up wording in all voting ballots.
There is layers of fuckery always going on. Cox was winning until the ballot harvesting was on full march. Hollyweird, Colleges and the DNC have got shit locked down. Us pedes are fighting the good fight.
If anything this presidency has put the spotlight on corruption from all media, news and music. So a lot are coming our way.
Dont lump us with American hating hordes.
There are hundreds of medical device customer reps there in Cali for 24/7 assistance.
It would be a shame if a class action law suit was filed against the of California, PG&E, & Newsom.