Robert Roth
Feb 11, 2022

A few points to consider. Industry use of electric power for heat is pilot testing direct use of sun solar concentration no electricity. Production of Al for example. Heat pumps replacing strip electric heaters are more efficient. Cost reduction of geo thermal heat pumps would save more. 60% reduction in electric demand for heat might be one way reduce electric demand for storage.

Robert Roth
Robert Roth

Written by Robert Roth

Retired Intel Electrical Engineer, 70's US Navy Officer Nuclear Power Program, Graduate studies in Business UC Berkeley, BSEE U of Fla.

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