A study explores the growing economic viability of grid defection as solar and battery costs continue to drop. With an upfront investment, many households could potentially save more by going off-grid, but this shift poses challenges for grid sustainability and equitable energy access. As more people consider cutting ties with the grid, it raises important questions about the future of energy infrastructure and affordability.
Read more about the findings here: https:// doi. org/1 0.1016/j.solener.2024 .112910
https://theconversation.com/going-off-grid-is-a-financial-win-for-some-but-its-a-threat-for-poorer-families-and-the-environment-240615
by FineDescription0
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If they go off-grid it’s mostly fine. Peak demand will go down and the infrastructure requirement will remain stable, so not much extra investment needed besides operation and maintenance. The problem is when they install solar panels and remain on-grid paying almost no charges while using the same level of infrastructure as before during peak times.
Although I’m guessing, like everybody else, I can’t imagine that going off-grid will ever happen in enough amounts to make a difference. People and companies don’t want to manage their own power supply with maintenance etc. It requires time, effort and expertise that most don’t have.