example of how solar power could dominate in hawaii

[msongs]

this solar array just went up in the park lot of the kaimuki drygoods building, with a matching amount of solar on the roof of the building (not in photo). probably millions of square feet of asphalt and commercial building roof that could be covered in a similar fashion.

[FakeNoose]

1. Great idea! Hawaii can show the way forward

So much space is squandered in my state (Pennsylvania) and other states that I've visited. Hawaii has no space it can afford to waste, it's all precious and the people of Hawaii understand the importance of renewable energy.

[pandr32]

2. Solar should be the way to go in Hawaii

Unfortunately, for us little guys it is a racket. We have had multiple companies give us a bid and we are looking at over $40,000 to have solar installed (would still not make us energy independent, but maybe 60-70%) or we could lease it. Everyone tries to push the tax rebate we would get to make it more affordable but we don't qualify for that.
Meanwhile, energy costs keep increasing and we have full sun on our roof just waiting to help. If any place should change its ways it is here. We import fossil fuels here (via ships) at a high cost.

[msongs]

7. unfortunately hawaii is strangled by a monopoly power company only out for itself nt

[pandr32]

8. Tis the problem for sure.

[Pobeka]

3. Saw examples of that on Kauai in 2015. Great idea. nt

[SamsDrink]

4. The parking lot at the Costco in Kahalui on Maui is covered with solar panels

Generating about 18%-20% of the warehouse store’s annual electrical needs.

[abqtommy]

5. Good. I think solar and wind generation are the way forward.

[Mr.Bill]

6. Our local hospital installed about a dozen or so of

ones like in the picture. They say it will provide 60% of their electrical power.