February 06, 2006

Running the Numbers

World's Largest Solar Photovoltaic Project to be Built in Nevada: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

From the article:

PBR and SunEdison will develop a total of 36 MWs of PV projects in Nevada, enough energy to power 36,000 homes.

36 MW = 36,000 KW, so the math says 36,000 homes will be powered by 1 KW each.

Now my home is modest sized, and at peak consumption it is drawing about 5 KW from the grid. So, if that 36,000 home figure is accurate, don't plan on air conditioning, electric dryers, hot water, or warm food.

I'm just sayin'.

Posted on February 6, 2006 08:45 PM