How cheap does solar power need to get before it takes over the world?

Re:How cheap does solar power need to get before it takes ov... by laurencerowe on Monday April 18, 2016 @11:02PM (#11524623)

In the UK we have Economy 7 which offers lower rates at night. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_7.

It's generally used in homes with 'storage heaters' which heat up overnight and release heat during the day while you're out at work. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storage_heater

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Re:How cheap does solar power need to get before it takes ov... by Qantourisc on Tuesday April 19, 2016 @02:48AM (#11525267)

I think we are more talking about hourly prices. You should take a look at the electric market, prices fluctuate heavy. So heavy even in some countries, that you are PAYING when you put electricity on the net: http://www.elia.be/nl/grid-data/balancing/onevenwichtsprijs

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