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Build your own zero-emission electricity supply

2 points| pfdietz | 2 years ago |model.energy | reply

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[+] aviavinash|2 years ago|reply
Well, hold on a minute – while the idea of a DIY zero-emission electricity supply is intriguing, I can't help but wonder about the practicality and potential drawbacks. Are there any hidden environmental costs in the production of the materials needed for such a setup? And what about the initial investment – is it feasible for the average person?
[+] pfdietz|2 years ago|reply
By "build your own" it means "run this somewhat idealized simulation to see what it would cost at scale". You are not going to be building utility-scale renewables or storage.