tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29068712.post3420762220607343380..comments2023-07-22T10:29:47.474-05:00Comments on Photovoltaic systems and renewable energy: Living a Better Life - Post OilJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09163146438033538446noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29068712.post-10514603030479400382008-06-25T05:53:00.000-05:002008-06-25T05:53:00.000-05:00Hi SJ,Nice post!I'm not sure microgenerated PV ene...Hi SJ,<BR/><BR/>Nice post!<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure microgenerated PV energy is 'free' since if you run out it's a calamity, and if you are grid-tied and you use more than necessary then you displace less fossil-fuel burn in a power station than you might otherwise have done.<BR/><BR/>But I agree that avoiding going in and out of batteries is good if the energy can be used there and then.<BR/><BR/>In fact, the same applies to grid-tied, since using on the spot eliminates transmission losses and so on.<BR/><BR/>Generally, aligning use with availability is a GoodThing(TM).<BR/><BR/>Rgds<BR/><BR/>DamonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642207670550763486noreply@blogger.com