Take 2 – Contemplating options for energy future

Posted on October 31, 2014 by groundswellbasscoast

TaxiNYCMuch excitement about energy future revolves around batteries, to store excess PV solar power, now that low Feed in Tariffs make export to grid a rip-off. Recent news is that such a battery system, complete, installed, is still priced at USD700 perkWh or $7000 for 10kWh. EV cars have great expectations, with Nissan Leaf up to 24kWh(above as taxi in New York City), prices below:

Fresh from USA – “starting price of a Nissan LEAF is about $22,000 after available maximum $7,500 federal tax credit, and LEAF offers the benefits of lower running costs and less scheduled maintenance.” tinyurl.com/oag59xq – Unfortunately in Australia – latest is still $39,990 per – http://preview.tinyurl.com/p9kkrsp alternatively for 10kWh onboard motorcycle, cost is $20k –  http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/au/zero-s-order

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This is on behalf of local climate change group. Material is selected by Bernie McComb and does not necessarily represent opinion of whole group.
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