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[deleted] t1_iy0vm07 wrote

Reply to comment by 25x10e21 in News Release: NREL Creates Highest Efficiency 1-Sun Solar Cell - 39.5% efficiency by TimeSpentWasting

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25x10e21 t1_iy1081y wrote

I don’t live alone either, and I don’t have an abnormal electricity use. Not sure what tech you’d have over me that would increase your consumption significantly.

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dropkickoz t1_iy1228j wrote

Supercomputer and a time machine. Solar simply can't give me what I need yet.

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25x10e21 t1_iy127u9 wrote

I think you’re making that up. Why aren’t you using better panels from the future?

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dropkickoz t1_iy136wo wrote

Can only go backwards and return. :(

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25x10e21 t1_iy16opg wrote

Future you doesn’t feel like bringing you back panels?

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dropkickoz t1_iy189cs wrote

From what I understand, after 2028 the new panels/accumulators won't arouse unwanted interest from a local utility board. Have to wait until then.

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tim3k t1_iy13jhl wrote

There are actually so many factors you can't compare your solar panels and electricity consumption with random strangers on the internet.

  • he might live much further away from equator than you or just in an area with a lot of cloudy days

  • he might have electric heating so his consumption is much higher

  • his roof might be much smaller than yours

  • his modules might be older so producing not as much power per square foot/meter

  • might have larger family or simply different lifestyle with more cooking/ night activity

  • he might have an electric car

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cortez985 t1_iy18l8u wrote

Could have a pool too. Damn thing take a lot of power

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