Jeff Gibbs & Michael Moore's "Planet of the humans". Fossil fuels vs renewable

[SunEagle]

Unfortunately even if everyone stopped using fossil fuels immediately the world will still get warmer due to climate change. At least those that live with high electric rates can get some type of payback by going with a grid tie system. IMO it really won't help the climate but it may help their finances.

[Ampster]

If we forget about saving the planet and just look at the economics, I wonder what conclusion they would come to? Probably a moot question since economics has never been Michael Moore's forte. I don't know much about the other guy.

[rebar]

Morning folks.. Hope your all doing well during these uncertain times..

Me? Seems like my life's in limbo at the moment, but I came to the conclusion years ago that buying solar panels and the equipment needed would take over twenty years to pay for itself at Iowa's 12 cents per kWh. Not to mention how cloudy or lack of solar resource Iowa has. The calc's I found always exaggerated what I payed by at least double to make it look like it would take 7 years! Considering that Ive read panels are only good for maybe 10 years, you get my drift..

The gist I get from this movie is... The fossil fuels required to implement renewable energy, is more than the fossil fuels renewable energy will save."

Search "Michael Moore Presents: Planet of the Humans | Full Documentary | Directed by Jeff Gibbs" on youtube and tell me what your take on this movie is.. And Michael Moore isn't the only person with this opinion. Do some searching and you'll find plenty either way.

Thanks!