Many many many people do have diesel generators for backup power in the case the grid goes down.
And if you’re building out a new solar system, most will build battery backups for the same reason + cost optimizing.
If your point is that fossil fuels are more polluting than electric motors, then sure, yeah, we all agree.
If your point is that we should always optimize for resource efficiency over flexibility and resiliency, then I think you’re a little misguided, as I see no arguments for not building solar microgrids.
JustJack23@slrpnk.net 9 hours ago
No my problem is not with the diesel generator, I wanted to contradict the individualistic approach to transportation in our current society with the collectivistic approach of something like our energy grid.
There was another example with septic tanks vs plumbing. You can say the same for drilling wells vs again plumbing I guess.
Solar microgrids are very interesting technology in particula and very positive again because you can connect and coordinate them collectively with you neighbors for example. With the added benefit of flexibility and resilience the current grid doesn’t have.
masterspace@lemmy.ca 9 hours ago
They are still a waste of resources compared to a purely collective solution like you’re advocating for.
The most efficient use of resources would be to build massive solar farms in warm sunny areas like Arizona, and then build massive distribution grids to where it’s needed. But this sacrifices resiliency and flexibility.
It’s no different then diesel generators.
JustJack23@slrpnk.net 9 hours ago
Yes I do agree, I do not think all cars should be destroy right this moment, but the reliance on cars in our current society can be greatly decreased via proper public transportation just like the reliance on diesel generators (on the society level) is negligible because of our electric system.
masterspace@lemmy.ca 9 hours ago
Lol the reliance on diesel generators is not negligible.