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In reply to the discussion: Solar panels could destroy U.S. utilities, according to U.S. utilities [View all]OnlinePoker
(5,725 posts)33. Google Earth the place and it doesn't have a solar park there
The image was taken in 2009 so it shows how fast these can be approved and installed. What's interesting is I asked this sometime in the past as to why they wouldn't build them at airports (because of the flat, wide-open space) and was told it was because of the potential of blinding pilots on take off/landing from the reflected sun. Obviously this isn't the case here.
On Edit - Just looked closer and it appears the airport is not being used. It looks like it was an old military airfield as there are bunkers around it.
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green for victory
Apr 2013
OP
Yeah, I was suddenly overcome by a wave of depression on reading that.
Jackpine Radical
Apr 2013
#52
As a brand new investor in 24 solar panels on our roof , selling sunshine back to SCE..
pkdu
Apr 2013
#82
They will be responsible for their own demise if they ignore solar energy.
LiberalFighter
Apr 2013
#4
About the first thing Raygun did upon occupying the WH was to remove Carter's solar panels on the
byeya
Apr 2013
#7
Exactly... I find it odd that if they think solar will win, why aren't they investing in it?
octothorpe
Apr 2013
#48
All of the major energy companies are controlled by a common financial royalty.
AdHocSolver
Apr 2013
#58
Thanks for sharing this information. I wish someone would do a graphic to make it easy to share.
BrotherIvan
Apr 2013
#68
imagine the power of a Wiki-Solar project- everyone that wants contributes
green for victory
Apr 2013
#19
If photovoltaics are feasible in Germany it is feasible in most of the U.S.
yellowcanine
Apr 2013
#12
I guess we should prepare for the rise of the mandated solar insurance industry, then.
bluedigger
Apr 2013
#18
There's plenty of solar companies (especially here in So. Cal.) that will do it for no money down.
SunSeeker
Apr 2013
#42
I am not surprised but happy to note the Democrats has been in the right side of alternative
Thinkingabout
Apr 2013
#34
I don't remember where I got this link. This link might have a bearing on this question.
RickFromMN
Apr 2013
#102
Strictly speaking the demand curve is reflects whatever load is placed on the grid
wtmusic
Apr 2013
#113
I really really don't want to see the utility companies owning "solar rights".
djean111
Apr 2013
#45
Ah, got it. Another westerner here, I know exactly what you're saying.
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2013
#59
Germany has managed to figure it out. If we can't, maybe we could hire a few Germans
green for victory
Apr 2013
#95