Solar, electric cars, batteries, and making money without trying.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Avatard

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20003421-54.html

"BYD has also designed grid storage units that can store power made at off-peak times for local distribution."

Now, add that technology to the solar panel systems that sell unused power back to the grid, you you MAY being to understand WTF it is I'm speaking of.

I say you CAN "game" the fucking system, and make money with a bank of nothing more than batteries, by selling the current back at peak hours.

Now, I just wanna know where the break-even mark is, and whether it's practical.

Now, if anyone who actually knows what the fuck it is I'm even talking about can help with the idea, please do, if not, please stop telling me how fucking stupid "I" am.

God damn, how many times do I have to say it. Captain gets it. The grid will still have to need it, to actually use it. These tractor trailer systems are peakers. They use them during peak times in areas that NEED peakers. Does your area need peakers? This is information you haven't told me or know for yourself. Find out more about your area, does your utility need the power or is it selling power to other utilities. If it is selling more than it is buying, there is a good chance you won't be providing all of the juice from your batteries to a load that will make you money. Your amperage doesn't just get magically used and the company pays you for it. It needs a computer, a air conditioner, a toaster, etc... for it to be consumed.

The biggest bang for your buck will come from somewhere that has issues providing power to it's customers and relies on buying from outside. New York City is a prime spot that just devours power.