Solar Power: Lots of Jobs per KWH Is Bad, Not Good
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Further, building lots of small generation systems (e.g., rooftop solar) will inherently require more labor than building a few large generation systems (e.g., traditional power plants). One can argue that distributed power generation is a benefit, as it reduces the need for increased distribution capacity.
Do they have some bias in the grander scheme of economics? The guests and topics always seem extremely varied, and the host actually asks challenging and interactive questions to the guests.
My comment was on reviewing a few of the articles, the sloppiness exhibited in this one was common. I guess it's more a preaching-to-the-converted sort of area than trying to do a good job of presenting arguments.
Perhaps I didn't give it a fair shake - I'm definitely not one to enjoy watching people grinding their favorite axes, particularly if they are uncharitable to other viewpoints while simultaneously presenting their own assumptions as canon.
Unfortunately, that's only true if the power is generated at the time when it's needed, which isn't the case with solar. Distributed power storage could help, but in many cases it will never be enough to actually disconnect from the grid.
This chart doesn’t break down solar maintenance and solar construction.
If coal, gas, and solar workers all quite tomorrow, the "power" from coal and gas would go out, but most solar installations would keep on producing regardless.
ie, the majority of solar workers are building capacity, not operating the system.
Creating those jobs is also great because it spreads the wealth way more evenly, leading to a healthier economy.
> why do sound economic analysis when you can parrot a junk study that supports your political view?
Quoted from a comment on the OP and getting it right.