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--- electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2019/09/24 15:16]
frater_secessus [A gentle introduction to solar]
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frater_secessus [limitations of solar]
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 Solar is not a magic bullet;  it is a compromise like anything else.
-**Solar is expensive for the amount of power you get out of it.** It can cost several thousand dollars to get the same amount of reliable power one might might get from a residential (or campsite) outlet with a $20 extension cord.
+**Solar has very high startup costs for the amount of power you get out of it.** It can cost several thousand dollars to get the same amount of reliable power one might might get from a residential (or campsite) outlet with a $20 extension cord. Over time, though, the power is "free".
 **[[electrical:solar:rationing|Minimizing power consumption]] is key** to happiness with a simple, affordable solar setup.  It requires a change in mindset for most folks.  Electrical power becomes a precious resource to be carefully consumed.  The **path to frustration** (or at least considerable expense) involves [[hvac:solar|heating or cooling with electricity]] or trying to run household appliances in a van.

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