The full cost of alternatives to coal

[Walt34]

PAY, WHAT PAY?.....No one told me about that! Who do I talk to about this PAY stuff??

The check is in the mail....

 

[steelyman]

The moderators pay the COMMUNITY by not allowing it to self-destruct!

 

[aja8888]

The check is in the mail....

Thanks Walt....I'll keep my eyes open for it!

 

[Lakewood90712]

One of the things mentioned early in this thread is the issue of solar being subject to time of day and weather. Some of the larger , older solar power farms ( "Solar 2" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Energy_Generating_Systems in the ca. desert)use trough thermal collectors ( heats oil, that makes steam for a steam turbine generator) , these plants bring on gas fired boilers as needed so output is reliable 24/7. Lifecycle cost is still quite high , lots of machinery and labor in comparison to kw output. Plants are much smaller than central station power plants. "Solar 2" is still in operation.

 

[ls99]

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[ziggy29]

Why don't we let the moderators decide about Porky. That's why they get paid the big bucks.

Yep, and they give me a 1000% raise this year, too!

 

[Gumby]

Thanks to Samclem for starting a very interesting discussion. And thanks to all those who managed to keep their eyes on the prize. Let's just leave it here.