The “first quantitative, scientific evaluation of the proposed, major, energy-related solutions” came out this month. Via Worldchanging:
Here is how Jacobson ranks the renewables, from best to worst:
1. Wind power
2. concentrated solar power (CSP)
3. geothermal power
4. tidal power
5. solar photovoltaics (PV)
6. wave power
7. hydroelectric power
8. a tie between nuclear power and coal with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS)
How would this ranking change for DIY-ability? In other words, if you assume no link to any electric grid, which power sources look best and in what order?
For argument’s sake, assume you’re in a magical location on the coast with consistently strong winds and lots of sunlight:)
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