Yes, but as research and technology improve, cost significantly decreases. It was a a start on the right path and I am not honestly knowledgeable enough on 1970 costs to say as true but 80% positive given the Embargo the fuel costs would not have been far off.
White man's burden. It must be so tough for you.
Over the life of those panels, they wouldn't have paid for themselves. Energy prices dropped like a rock during the 80's (which is the timeframe where the ROI would come from as they were no doubt extremely expensive at the time). Solar has only become economically viable recently.
That's what I'm talking about. Really, I get so pissed I wasn't born a race who gets free shit here. I cry myself to sleep.
But even when given tons of free shit, they still complain.
Why does everything have to be about ROI? Some things go beyond the profit motive. Otherwise you end up a Romney.
that is interesting, tbh i had never even thought of that angle when looking at solar panels. when were these studies done? do you have a link? how long ago was this study? i would like to read more. thanks
The same way that making the batteries for electric cars creates more polution than the gas burning cars that they replace.
Solar cells have already reached 33.9% efficiency, which surpasses the theoretical limit of 33.7%. Solar cells continue to get cheaper, despite greater efficiency.
Nope, Denmark and GermanyWe should put a big giant wind turbine up there............Utopiaaaahhhhhhhh.
You are not factoring in the costs of two oil wars.
oh man you are gonna love my post when you get to it
and hold up, solar has only become economically viable recently due to the complete hault of research after Ronnie tore out the solar panels and declare us an oil lovin nation. We would have arrived at the same decrease of costs somewhere around 1982 so screw oil costs of the 80s who needs any oil costs? Except hemp oil but that is negligable and another green energy.
I be as white as white can be and get me lots of free shit. The majority of government hand outs go to rural whites. If one race attempts genocide on another the survivors are still SOL as to education and opportunity which handicapps the decendants for generations. If one race enslaves another and then denies them full citizen rights for a century, same raw deal. And the free shit consists of less than a G a month, 160% below poverty level, BS medical care although better than none, a few hundred for food stamps if your family is large enough and free school lunches and some college grants. Oh and 0% taxes - Are you serious?That's what I'm talking about. Really, I get so pissed I wasn't born a race who gets free shit here. I cry myself to sleep.
If I get something for "free" I'm glad. If not, oh well, I didn't earn it anyway.
What white burden do I have? I only have Canna Sylvan burden which is putting up with bullshit, like wondering what possible burden you could be talking about.
No that be ethenol subsidies. It costs virtually the same fossil fuel oil to produce the crap as it actually produces.
I'll bite, who are these true engineers? Assuming you are correct, would you say all the brilliant Profs who taught me quite the opposite are in the conspiracy or are they completely gullible? When they go out into the field, are they scewing the numbers or is Big Bro changing them while they sleep? Pa leeze