Don wrote:
>What is the current payback for the cells? That is how much
>energy do they have to produce to equal the amount of energy
>needed to make them in the first place.
A good discussion of this issue is at:
http://ecotopia.com/apollo2/pvepbtne.htm
It looks like there are lots of variables and the payback
is still improving.
>I am looking for a mail list that will cover these issues in technical
>terms rather than emotional. So much of the AE hype is tied to emotions
>"The sun shines for free", "Buy new fuel efficient cars", and so forth.
I'm a major promoter of solar energy so beware of hype
<grin>. In general solar is underused and undervalued so i
sometimes fell we need to yell "solar" from the rooftops. On
the other hand, i agree it is difficult to find good
information and most public discussion lists are full of
naive preaching and uninformed opinion. Here are some places
that might be better:
1. The old AE list at San Diego State is one of the best.
They have a low profile, write to Marge at:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] to get more info.
2. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web Pages:
http://www.pvpower.com/pvphome.html
http://hgea01.hgea.org/~daver
Magazines:
HomePower
Solar Today
