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Re:US emissions fell 2.1% in 2019 by ed_balls on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @05:01PM (#21996256)
Let me clarify: Does solar have 41CO2-eq/KWh on average or in optimal conditions? Just wonder if solar panel could possible be worse than gas (Alaska, north facing roof, heavy snow)
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Re:US emissions fell 2.1% in 2019 by acidburnNSA on Wednesday January 08, 2020 @05:44PM (#21996585)
Ah yes, you're right. Capacity factor does matter. They give ranges to cover the point you're making. I'm using the medians. This is from Table A.III.2 from [1]. Solar PV utility ranges from 18 to 180. Hydro peaks out at a terrifying 2200 (due to biogenic methane emissions, still being researched).

[1] https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ipcc_wg3_ar5...

You can get a solar panel to be worse than gas for sure in Alaska in winter. But we have to assume some intelligence in what people choose to do with their money.

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