Mainecat Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 One Simple Chart Shows Why An Energy Revolution Is Coming - And Who Is Likely To Come Out On Top The cost of producing solar power is rapidly declining: it now costs $50 to produce one megawatt-hour of solar power, according to a new analysis. Coal, on the other hand, costs $102 per megawatt-hour to produce. This recent change could be a sign that the world is on the verge of an energy revolution. The cost of solar power is decreasing so rapidly, it's now cheaper than coal, based on a new analysis. A recent report from Lazard shows how the costs of producing electricity from various sources are changing. Energy from utility-scale solar plants — plants that produce electricity that feeds into the grid — has seen the biggest price drop: an 86% decrease since 2009. The cost of producing one megawatt-hour of electricity — a standard way to measure electricity production — is now around $50 for solar power, according to Lazard's math. The cost of producing one megawatt-hour of electricity from coal, by comparison, is $102 — more than double the cost of solar. http://www.iflscience.com/environment/one-simple-chart-shows-why-an-energy-revolution-is-coming-and-who-is-likely-to-come-out-on-top/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Another propaganda piece. FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, racer254 said: Another propaganda piece. FFS. Progress, yes I know that word scares you........but you just can't stop smart people from coming up with ways to make things and life better. Quote MIT Technology Review Hot Solar Cells By converting heat to focused beams of light, a new solar device could create cheap and continuous power. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603497/10-breakthrough-technologies-2017-hot-solar-cells/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 28 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: Progress, yes I know that word scares you........but you just can't stop smart people from coming up with ways to make things and life better. There is a difference between creating cheap energy and forcing other energy sources costs to go up via legislation and regulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 29 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: Progress, yes I know that word scares you........but you just can't stop smart people from coming up with ways to make things and life better. There ya go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just now, racer254 said: There is a difference between creating cheap energy and forcing other energy sources costs to go up via legislation and regulation. When it involves clean air and water...fuck yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 41 minutes ago, racer254 said: Another propaganda piece. FFS. Shut up stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just now, Mainecat said: When it involves clean air and water...fuck yes. And an agenda that will surely help themselves in the pocketbook under the guise of "clean air and water". Of course then fuck yes. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just now, ICEMAN! said: Shut up stupid Go build yourself a windmill and stop sucking off the grid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just now, racer254 said: And an agenda that will surely help themselves in the pocketbook under the guise of "clean air and water". Of course then fuck yes. LOL. Shut up stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just now, racer254 said: Go build yourself a windmill and stop sucking off the grid. Shut up stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just now, ICEMAN! said: Shut up stupid https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tourette-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350470 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 15, 2018 Solar FTW. My next roof will have solar shingles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, racer254 said: And an agenda that will surely help themselves in the pocketbook under the guise of "clean air and water". Of course then fuck yes. LOL. Do you think big oil and gas can operate without environmental regulations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Highmark said: Solar FTW. My next roof will have solar shingles. Amazing stuff......I like the second from the left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Mainecat said: Amazing stuff......I like the second from the left when are you and your big mouth going to invest in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 15, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Amazing stuff......I like the second from the left Me too. I'm sure more styles will be out by the time I need it. Only thing that sucks is I lose my Geo Rate but this will more than make up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, ATOMIC PUNK said: when are you and your big mouth going to invest in this? Probably when it makes economic sense like most other people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I welcome the every revolution. It’s just anything out there yet is trash compared to petroleum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, ICEMAN! said: Probably when it makes economic sense like most other people so then never.. because that will NEVER happen. at least not while im alive.. but hey have at it. Its a feely good thing for liberals.. kinda like a prius... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, ATOMIC PUNK said: so then never.. because that will NEVER happen. at least not while im alive.. but hey have at it. Its a feely good thing for liberals.. kinda like a prius... Are you planning on dying in the next 10 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 31 minutes ago, Highmark said: Solar FTW. My next roof will have solar shingles. There is some good looking stuff out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, ICEMAN! said: Are you planning on dying in the next 10 years? so show me where it says in 10 years it will be cheap. You clowns have been saying this for 20+ years. It will not be cheap. I don't care what you claim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 minute ago, ATOMIC PUNK said: so show me where it says in 10 years it will be cheap. You clowns have been saying this for 20+ years. It will not be cheap. I don't care what you claim You should change your screen name back to DOPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 30 minutes ago, ATOMIC PUNK said: when are you and your big mouth going to invest in this? I have.....how about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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