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The problem with "made in Europe" anything is that prices and online direct purchase aren't available. It's just "contact us for a 'conversation'" or some nonsense like that. No one wants to deal with that.
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Possible yes. But realistic no because it would take a stupid number of panels + batteries to heat your house during the coldest, darkest week of winter.
@@Energyd what is the equation? I guess the labour to set everything up is to main cost instead of the panels and batteries? How could it make sense for 50% and not more
Because to install enough panels for 100% of your electricity needs in middle of winter would mean a huge excess at other times of the year. Which is wasteful and expensive. At least in Ireland.
@@Energyd ah I see that makes sense. so for around 3 months of the year you will be self-sufficient and the rest lesser so down to around 25% solar in winter? There's no other, economically viable way to power during winter like wind or geothermal?
@@delatroy Yes, that's pretty much the idea. You could look into wind power... You would definitely need to be in a windy location (not most towns and cities). And to go 100% is still difficult because you need a lot of batteries to get through a cold dark calm week with snow in winter (very rare, but it happens). But 90% year-round is dramatically easier than 100%, and may be doable with wind+solar+batteries. If you're determined to go 100% wind+solar+hydro+batteries is probably the most realistic option. Perhaps a backup generator too. But don't expect it to save you money.
