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We have more energy hitting the planet every second as radiation than we can possibly use. This is a non-issue for any civilised society switching to solar.

• inigyou 2mo ago
  By all means, install off-grid AC powered by solar on your roof. Please report on how well it goes.
  • criddell 2mo ago
    Why is off-grid a requirement? I’m in central Texas and it isn’t uncommon for rooftop solar to generate enough power to cover central a/c. Peak sun and peak a/c happen at the same time.
    • inigyou 2mo ago
      It proves the system is self-contained, with no side effects other than cooling.
• customguy 2mo ago
  Going for an AC before you even have shutters or anything on the outside is like sending an audio file of you reading a pdf per email because the "record reply" button is right there, but figuring out where on the filesystem the PDF you have open on your screen would take 5 seconds. It's not about whether you can afford it or if the recipient can, but more what it says about you and your whole approach to this life thing.