Why Solar is Not a F__up: Debunking Misconceptions

Snyper564 said:
b. My whole house, geysers, oven stove everything run on it.

URGH im getting out of this thread now. As its just becoming a combo of the other thread!
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Don't bother with the idiots. Plenty of us made zero changes and just installed solar. My whole house is on my inverter as well. Including 2 geysers, oven, stove etc.
 
B-1 said:
Don't bother with the idiots. Plenty of us made zero changes and just installed solar. My whole house is on my inverter as well. Including 2 geysers, oven, stove etc.
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Come lets leave them and enjoy a beer whilst they bicker
 
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alanlesley said:
a) if its so affordable, why cant i afford it? can anyone spend 150k to get a 8kw power system? please only people that can afford it are rich people.

b) can you run you geyser,stove, hair dryer and air con etc on battery with fing up their life span? you are still dependent other ways to create energy.

c) how many more solar panels will you need to capture that extra energy that you required.

d) nuclear energy is way safe than solar and wind energy. wind and solar parts are toxic to the environment

e) are you using chatgpt or something you sound like Bot.

f) u
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a) What car do you drive?

b) Yes

c) This one is debatable but you raise a valid point. Our system meets more than 95% of our needs. Solar panels however won't solve our energy requirements. Batteries will.

d) Explain Chernobyl

e) I'll be sure too tell my creators that

f) u
 
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alanlesley said:
i to can use chatgpt : While nuclear energy does pose certain risks, it also has many benefits that cannot be overlooked. Nuclear energy is a reliable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly source of power that provides a constant supply of electricity without producing harmful emissions that contribute to climate change. Nuclear power plants have a low carbon footprint and occupy relatively small areas of land compared to other forms of energy production. In addition, the safety measures in place at nuclear power plants are stringent and designed to minimize accidents. Furthermore, nuclear power can play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a more sustainable future. While it may not be the only solution to our energy needs, nuclear energy should be considered as a valuable part of a diversified energy mix.
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Bravo heres a noddy badge.
 
alanlesley said:
also not everyone can afford it
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"Affordable" does not necessarily mean EVERYONE can afford it. Solar prices dropped significantly over the past decade, making it more accessible to a wider range of individuals and businesses.
 
eepr0m said:
b) Battery storage: While it's true that solar panels generate power only when the sun shines, advances in battery technology have made it easier to store excess energy for later use. This means that homeowners and businesses can use solar energy even when the sun isn't shining. Moreover, new technologies are being developed to improve battery efficiency and reduce costs further.
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However batteries continue to quickly get more expensive instead of less
 
eepr0m said:
d) Explain Chernobyl
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what about chernobyl? last time i checked looks like nature has taken it back:

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-chernobyl-has-become-unexpected-haven-wildlife

oh no what a disaster the animals are roaming the land free, we have to stop them.

where as solar farms kill birds:
https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-solar-farms-kill-birds-call-in-the-ai-bird-watcher/

i think you may need to do more research, thank you and have a nice day.
 
alanlesley said:
what about chernobyl? last time i checked looks like nature has taken it back:

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-chernobyl-has-become-unexpected-haven-wildlife

oh no what a disaster the animals are roaming the land free, we have to stop them.

where as solar farms kill birds:
https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-solar-farms-kill-birds-call-in-the-ai-bird-watcher/

i think you may need to do more research, thank you and have a nice day.
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The living there are still affected by radiation and are not thriving as they would in a healthy environment.
 
alanlesley said:
what about chernobyl? last time i checked looks like nature has taken it back:

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-chernobyl-has-become-unexpected-haven-wildlife

oh no what a disaster the animals are roaming the land free, we have to stop them.

where as solar farms kill birds:
https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-solar-farms-kill-birds-call-in-the-ai-bird-watcher/

i think you may need to do more research, thank you and have a nice day.
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the fact that nature has taken over does not justify the loss of human life and the suffering of people affected by the disaster.I'm sorry, but your argument is not only inaccurate but also insensitive. The Chernobyl disaster was a environmental tragedy that resulted in the loss of many lives and caused long-lasting damage to the surrounding areas.
 
GMAN03 said:
This. I spend about 3 hours a week in my car but often spend 30+ hours at home without power, so I choose to just drive a cheap but reliable R100k car. My colleagues drive R300k+ cars and then say they can't afford solar, I guess we see where the solar money went.
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Thank you exactly my point
 
eepr0m said:
the fact that nature has taken over does not justify the loss of human life and the suffering of people affected by the disaster.I'm sorry, but your argument is not only inaccurate but also insensitive. The Chernobyl disaster was a environmental tragedy that resulted in the loss of many lives and caused long-lasting damage to the surrounding areas.
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we recovered from the disaster did we not?

so you completely ignore that face that solar kills wildlife.

people die every day am i suppose to be sensitive to every death that happens? there must be thousands of kids that are dying of hunger each day, of course this is sad but what can you or do about it?
the solar set up in your house only benefit you, it does not benefit the poor or the rest of the country. thats the bottom line.

solar farms could help but it would not be nearly enough to drive and country or an economy.

go watch some ted talks on why people think nuclear is bad and open your eyes.
 
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