Tnx, I wasn’t aware of this context.

Corporations are responsible for a vast majority of the waste

I don’t really understand this recurring theme in this context, Can someone explain to me why this is relevant?

Afaik, this isn’t a discussion in my country, since most people (should) know that already. This article triggered me, beacuse I want to lower my personal energy usage. Many companies in Europe who were energy wasteful and high energy users (like some chemical, steel, or aluminium plants) needed to close after the Russian invasion in 2022 and the then extreem high energy prices. Those that survived, are still struggling to this day.

What was the source of that energy loss?

No idea tbh. I tried to figure it out myself first, then I had two electricians independently checking it.

And their conclusion was that they didn’t know, and that the 5% was sort of normal. I even had my electricity meter recalibrated by the grid company. I was afraid somone was taping, but no… It still could’ve been the my electricity meter ( which was like only 10 yo, I looked up its specs and readings). Humidity, Magnetism and Radio signals might effect the readings, under circumstances. So to be" safe", I have now a newer smart electricicity meter.

I had my old house tested ( after I mostly had it all rewired), by various electricians for energy losses. And they claimed that there was always some unaccountable energyloss ( 5% iirc).

Even if it is, this pales in comparison to corporate energy use.

Yeah I agree, I later saw that the article focuses on households, which usually account for like 20% of a countries energy usage.

Honestly, I associated the articles headline and photo to energy losses in the Grid by keeping energy online. So gridlosses. and the application of smart grid functions will save way more then 5% of a ca 20% household energy usage. In this article they talk about a 4-5% overall country gain, for example

Anyone who can confirm if these figures are correct?

I can only speak from my own experience, since I don’t have any other, and I haven’t seen or experienced nor seen directly any weird stuff.

But it’s clear that some users have a negative experience, and they have elaborately stated their case. One can acknowledge that.

But one experience doesn’t make the other untrue , though I’m not personally invested like others seem to be. Also, changing or dethroning a mod, won’t solve too much of the long-term problems large community have, imo. Remember, that they do it all free and they don’t get paid nor a sponsorship out of this. That’s why I feel this subject requires proper attention and a balanced approached to find out what has happened. I can only trust that @ Kaplan and @ Ruud and their people, are doing exactly that

Ah this whole thing clarifies for me what’s been going on for a while. Tnx!

I remember Blaze and others following suite setting up alternative instances. Btw, nice initiative. Some people saw that as breaking up the Lemmy experience, because Lemmy didn’t have enough Lemmirians. In some case it was just the strict mod rules, like too much rulez, and therefore nothing different could b3 posted, in other cases some got tired of the formal and dry posts, and prefered a more informal experience, probably.

So they set up their own shop. Only good to have alternative experiences so that’s good . In light of these revelations it might also have been a bit of personal disagreement, culture wars maybe, or just a different preference.

Ofcourse, I don’t like powerdrunk mods as they kill the mood. I condemn arbitrary use of community rules by egomaniacs. Those communities I try to avoid.

But yeah, it’s sad to realize there are some people doing exactly this with a few of the bigger communities. Hope these revelations lead to a new understanding and improve the overall Lemmy experience.

such extreme moderation.

I don’t have that experience. In the before JL times it was worse, and there where no clear rules set. He and his then team set up some clear rules with the mod team then, discussed them openly with the community, and was strict with the following the rules but usually pretty consistent afaik. That’s quite a rare and important attribute in modding. Doesn’t mean I always agreed, but then that’s impossible. With some people in certain instances and commnuties any sort of good conversation is almost impossible. So there are always some unhappy ones.

Well that’s my take. Don’t have all the bits of his " mod casefile" and that’s not of my business… He’s always operated in good faith and haven’t seen any weird mod shit from him. Good mod.

The ancient craft of making bubbles.

using smarttube. works fine 4 me

Subject is relevant and interesting, as I was exploring the increased polarisation, and reached similar conclusions. It hit me hard, so I’ll check it out later.

tnx4 sharing

In the USA there are silly rules that you can only get 120% capacity of your last years worth grid consumption as solar installed.

Yes , I can see how that impacts the process. indeed checking the rules and doing some prior info digging is essential.

It’s also important to check whether solar overcacity is worthwhile in the UsA. Her3 it is not( anymore).

I believe it would attribute to cheaper of free energy and to more peace. I am agreeing with you.

And I imagined a all encompassing " worldgrid" across all continents and islands. We did it with phone networks, now we should do energy.

Need to wire the whole world. Let’s go.

I’m very ignorant on this subject, but couldn’t you just sell excess to grid and get it back for a minimal markup?

Sure, but it depends on the incentives in your country. Afaik, excess energy could be sold, but you’ll have to checkout your local incentives and energy suppliers for specifics. In most parts of Europe, the are scaling down the prices for excess energy. Therefore, battery systems are being forwarded in some cases as sort of solution for solar panels maintaining like ca. 80% +? integrity efficiency over 20 to 30 years.

For example, I read that in The Netherlands the solar panel market has crashed completely or is crashing. Note here that saturation of the market ( many existing solar panels) can also cause that.

Then , after doing that, check your kwh usage, and buy solars according to that.

Hope this is helpful, but seems you need to go outthere and do some exploration on the topic.

1. energy usage
2. insulation options and materials 3 costs /benefits 4.energy contracts and enegy incentives.
3. check out current phisical electricity wiring and fuses
4. DIY or professional? 7 . budget etc

TLDR: dont buy solarpanels if you want to be rich. And buy them according and after you’ve done everything possible to insulate your house, whether in the colder or warmer climates. The efficiency, added value, and comfort reached by insulation outweighs everything else.

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Basically why the grid exists to begin with

Agreed this is the best option. Economy of scales and our consumers wishes should dictate the Grids plan to incorporate cheap energy ( and emergency) storages.

And, also like you said, change your energy life style and insulate your house wherever you can.

How big a battery would we need in order to be completely self-sufficient?

Exactly. Haven’t read all details of the link,so I react your comment, and have immersed myself a bit in this earlier.

You need to change your way of thinking and energy usage. Start with your daily energy supply and then change your energy consumption pattern to day time use Then, with for example a dynamic energy contract or if you can spare solar energy, buy or store cheap electricity in your storage ( battery ). The energy management system ( charge / uncharge and which cells) is very important.

Also, realize that battery life is tied to charge cycles and need replacing like every 10 years when talking about the better quality Lithium battery . Sodium systems could and maybe should be used in parallel, if you want more storage, safety and longevity (20 years).

It is yet all quite expensive, though imo having a half day reserve ( like 5 - 10 kwh) at ( around € 3K to € 10 K in Europe) battery, would already create more independence.

That’s" being on a high"- awareness . Look at his eyes.

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