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Strategies & Market Trends : John Pitera's Market Laboratory

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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (11209)1/8/2009 5:42:47 PM
From: SmoothSail  Read Replies (1) of 33421
 
Solar and wind a generally perceived to be the greenest sources of energy, which is a bit of a farce, but I don't see too many obstacles with them.

fwiw: I had 2 solar panels on my boat when I was living on it over at Catalina. They were in constant use for 6 months out of the year. By the 3rd year, I had to boost the batteries with the help of a generator and the alternator about every 3rd day. By the 5th year, their effectiveness had reduced so much that I was considering buying new ones. I had easy access to them so I could keep them clean and maintained.

I've seen claims that a typical $10,000 house installation will last 25 years. Based on my own experience, I don't believe it.
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