Very common problem with similar optimistic analysis is that they compare end-user price (includes taxes and distribution costs) with the price of solar panels (no installation and maintenance costs).
In reality, you have to calculate additional costs when dealing with unpredictable sources. Either you have to have 100% backup in traditional source or you have to conserve the energy (usually below 50% efficiency).
You have to buy land. You have to pay architects and engineers to design your plant. You have to build facilities. You have to hire people to run it. You have to maintain it. And eventually it'll be decommissioned, which works out to an effective operating cost.
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Very common problem with similar optimistic analysis is that they compare end-user price (includes taxes and distribution costs) with the price of solar panels (no installation and maintenance costs).
In reality, you have to calculate additional costs when dealing with unpredictable sources. Either you have to have 100% backup in traditional source or you have to conserve the energy (usually below 50% efficiency).
Indeed.
You have to buy land. You have to pay architects and engineers to design your plant. You have to build facilities. You have to hire people to run it. You have to maintain it. And eventually it'll be decommissioned, which works out to an effective operating cost.