Alternative energy sources

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FreeBear said:

Dolor said:

FreeBear said:

Solar power doesn't have to be with photovoltaic panels. If yo have space, a solar thermal plant could be an option. e.g. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanpah_Solar_Power_Facility

1)But to invest in a plant operating in Spain and then have the energy shipped to the UK is not a practical or viable option.

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So why is the man who used to run Tesco involved in a solar project in Morocco that will transfer electricity by undersea cable to the UK?

https://electrek.co/2022/04/21/the-worlds-longest-subsea-cable-will-send-clean-energy-from-morocco-to-the-uk/

DC power transmission can make long distance power exchange possible.

Missed that. But from the article, it is going to cost some $22.9 billion, and create 10,000 jobs in Morocco (2,000 permanent).

When complete, it will have capacity to deliver 7.2GW to the UK. But a cable of 3,800Km is bound to suffer from regular faults, and if when there is any political unrest in Morocco, it could affect the supply.

Wow - those are some pretty stark predictions. Fortunately, those who have experience of long-distance interconnections have a contrarian view. Octopus Energy is now investor in the project: they are not known for investing in projects that they do not think will deliver.

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/05/20/uk-investor-supports-10-5-gw-wind-solar-project-in-morocco-with-submarine-cable/

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Well I'll stick my hand up as someone who has "experience of long-distance interconnections" - and my view is not the same as Octopus.

StarTrekkie007

Before all these energy rises, suggestion of installing solar panels might be a long term investment as it would take many years before you break even. However, with the upcoming energy bill rise of around 80% and I suspect a similar size of energy rise in the upcoming future, do you think installing solar panels might be a better idea than before since you may end up breaking even much sooner (since energy bill are rising so high) ? 

So do you think if it worth investing in solar panels & also power storage ?

jj_43

Use less. Have every aspect of our lives directed to using less.