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OKIsItJustMe

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14. Here in New York, we're #1 in "Community Solar"

Reply to mopinko (Reply #13)

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 10:56 AM

Nov 21

Last edited Thu Nov 21, 2024, 12:27 PM - Edit history (1)

Because not everyone can put solar on their roofs.

If I recall correctly, “utility solar” is way ahead of “residential solar” as far as kWh’s generated nationwide (but definitely in New York.)

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Why are wind and solar being deployed faster than nuclear? [View all] OKIsItJustMe Nov 20 OP

It only takes a singular nuke accident to negate it's power benefits. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 20 #1

That's true, but industry tends to favor profits over safety OKIsItJustMe Nov 20 #2

The costs to implement are way less than nuclear power. And it gets more apparent every day. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 20 #3

Yes, that was my point OKIsItJustMe Nov 20 #4

You were clear enough....the data doesn't lie. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 20 #5

Another reason for industry to prefer wind and solar is the time to deploy OKIsItJustMe Nov 20 #6

To me another advantage is it's a lot more modular. duncang Nov 20 #7

Yes, absolutely, and the IEA makes this clear OKIsItJustMe Nov 20 #8

Another advantage of wind and solar over nuclear which tends to be forgotten is the water OKIsItJustMe Nov 21 #9

Some peoploe who push nuclear do so because of the increased moniss Nov 21 #10

Well, sure, graft and corruption are always factors OKIsItJustMe Nov 21 #11

Yes indeed please don't misunderstand I was trying to moniss Nov 21 #12

cuz individuals can buy their own solar power? mopinko Nov 21 #13

Here in New York, we're #1 in "Community Solar" OKIsItJustMe Nov 21 #14