S.O.S for the U.S. Electric Grid

[HereWeGoAgain]

I live off solar. I have since 2003. Admittedly changes must be made. For example, I use a fridge/freezer that will run off propane or electricity. When I run short of electricity I switch to propane. I also have a couple generators that I can use to charge batteries or backup power. I also consume a small amount of power in general. But I do have a TV, and a projector. I have lights. I can power a well, and put hot and cold water into my house.
I can't charge an electric car. But I don't have one.
I value privacy over most other things, my closest neighbor is over four miles, so for me it is worth it.
Fyi, I have six 250w panels, three charge controllers, one battery bank of ten 6v golf cart batteries in 12v series, one bank of 4 12v L16 batteries in 48v series and one bank consisting of 8 6v golf cart batteries in 12v series. I use 3 inverters. So you are correct, it isn't cheap. 18 of those batteries are 125 each, 4 are 425 each.
The panels came from a decommissioned power company site, I got them for 110 each. Last I knew a 250w panel from a solar place is about 250. I also have a couple hundred in cable. So nope, not cheap.

Anything that runs off fossil fuels will be useless.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Texas had a power failure because its equipment froze and it didn't have adequate connection to an outside power network to make up the difference. The loss of natural gas capacity is where the overwhelming majority of the capacity was lost.


"While Texas Republicans were quick to blame renewable energy during the storm — and have continued to target renewable energy for reform during this year’s legislative session — a recently updated report on the causes of generator outages during the week of Feb. 14 show that the most significant cause of the low power supply to the grid came from natural gas plants shutting down or reducing electricity production due to cold weather, equipment failures and natural gas shortages.

Wind power a smaller contributor to Texas electricity crisis than initially estimated, ERCOT analysis shows

An updated analysis of the Texas power crisis shows lost natural gas power generation was the most significant component of the February outages.

www.texastribune.org

Texas tried to blame alternative energy sources when it happened. Which was an obtuse and naked lie.

STFU and learn the truth ya dumbfuck.

 

[Skylar]

STFU and learn the truth ya dumbfuck.

Laughing.....its ERCOT's own report you're ignoring, friend.

Keep those eyes screwed shut.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Laughing.....its ERCOT's own report you're ignoring, friend.

Keep those eyes screwed shut.

I've already researched the causes.

 

[Skylar]

I've already researched the causes.

I don't think 'research' means what you think it means. The word you're looking for is 'ignoring'. Here, I'll use it in a sentence for you:

"You're literally ignoring ERCOT's own report on the cause of the Texas power failures of 2021."

 

[ozro]

Anything that runs off fossil fuels will be useless.

That only sounds like it makes sense. Why wouldn't I be able to use fossil fuels because the power grid is down? I have a big stash and I live near refineries. I have used propane made from green wood, but it's easier right now to buy it.
Wait!
Nevermind. You should just give up and announce defeat. Sit in the dark and freeze. The situation is hopeless for you by your own design. Save that last bullet....you are going to need it for yourself.

 

[jc456]

There wont be anything else available if the shit really hits the fan.
The Wife and I have a pretty good set up now and are looking into getting more battery storage and panels.
The shit aint cheap and you're not going to be powering a home with it. We have just about enough to run a fridge/freezer and a small A/C.
The plan is to have one room that still has modern conveniences and to be able to recharge items that can be recharged such as electric chainsaws,radios and the like.

cave man syndrome is what demofks have.

 

[Care4all]

They 100% corrupted too many States now. Those fighting "for America" lol! State Legislators will not do anything about it.
Elections have ended forever in 2020. Nothing we can do now.

We can't vote our way out of it when they just keep printing ballots and stuffing them in weeks following Election day in those States.
Its' a helpless feeling. They won't do anything about it!!!!

You lose elections, because you do not have enough citizens voting with you, that support your politicians and what they stand for....

If you think you should be winning elections, just because,

your wasting your time whining.... Get good policies, stand for something other than pointing fingers and debasing America at every chance you get, and maybe your politicians wouldn't be such losers?