electricity and electric cars going forward?

[Purple]

At least nuclear waste is stored. Most waste from hydrocarbons is pumped into the atmosphere.

That's an important point.

 

[michaelm]

Indeed, Turlough Hill is a very useful storage facility despite the sizeable overhead. I expect that most homes will end up with a Powerwall type battery which can also connect to the grid and charge from cheap off-peak electricity.

 

[Leo]

I expect that most homes will end up with a Powerwall type battery which can also connect to the grid and charge from cheap off-peak electricity.

Yeah, as battery technology improves and micro-generation becomes more widespread to hit building energy ratings, without grid buy back, it's a logical move.

 

[Purple]

Why are we one of the only countries in the EU where there's no grid buy-back?

 

[cremeegg]

Why are we one of the only countries in the EU where there's no grid buy-back?

Because Pat Rabbitte stopped the proposal due to lobbying by the ESB.

If I can find the link I will post it.

 

[dub_nerd]

I think I'll wait and see how many Powerwall houses go up in flames before I put the energy equivalent of 15 gallons of petrol under the stairs.

 

[Purple]

I think I'll wait and see how many Powerwall houses go up in flames before I put the energy equivalent of 15 gallons of petrol under the stairs.

You could put it outside... so it is more easy to steal.