All that sunshine must be good for something
One mustn’t get distracted by all this nice weather: the province has just set a new record, with fourteen days out of thirty showing temperatures above 20C. In June, we expect warmer weather, but there are limits. Tie that into very low precipitation levels, and one group is vexed… the farmers depend on a combination of wind, rain and sunshine (OK, less the wind) to get the crops started. Before the really warm days of July, etc. This year, unless things change, expect shorter fries with your burger.
I’m still studying solar panels. Actually, I feel like I know a lot more than I did this time last week, and I might be ready to order one for myself in the next bit. One. I can’t afford more than that. The technology doesn’t come cheap, and some of the companies produce things that are apt to come apart under the stress of sunny weather. Not good, when it’s my money. I should be paying attention to the model solar village (just down the hill).
Now, you can ask why I would bother. I have a link to “the grid”. I have a genny for when the grid breaks. I have no pressing need here. But, I’m fascinated by the concept of something for nothing. If the sunshine can also power some of my toys, I’m in. Note that I haven’t shopped for a bike powered generator (yet), and I’m leaving the wind turbines to the neighbours. In passing, I want to know how our local commitment to more/larger turbines is going. Too quiet for comfort.
