That's catering for a short term unexpected demand (yes a hot day is considered unexpected). Knowing the demand for electricity is a different thing. There are power plants called 'peakers' whose only goal is to be started quickly in times of need. If they don't start quick enough, power is...
That statement is just plain wrong and clearly not based on any actual information.
The biggest renewable electricty generator in Australia is repalcing coal fired assets with renewables. The projects are paid for in full, with no government subsidies. The comapny generates more electricity...
Ha, when you quote it like that it makes me sound bad. I wasn't trying to be a douche. I was trying to relay the fact that I don't think they are worth the money. The savings aren't there when compared to a comparative sized fossil fuelled vehicle.
Not sure where you are sourcing your info from but I would question the validity in some of your statements. Whilst I don't think wind farms are the best answer to our renewable enrgy needs I wouldn't say they are a joke. I worked for one of the biggest gas and electrcity retailers in...
This ^^^^
A Tesla isn't out out of my price range but, like a $20K eBike I don't see the value in it. For me the Tesla is the only battery option I would consider, I don't think the other options are attractive just yet. Except the Taycan but I'm not about to cough up $400k on a car :p
Sciatica sucks! I got it in March last year and still have it to this day. In September/October it worsened severely to the point that getting in/out of car was excruciating and I walked with a limp. I'm 41. I have the worlds tightest hamstrings and sit down all day for work and other stuff...