Geoff
@geofflister.ca
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Skiing, mountain biking, cycling, disc golf, gaming. I'll try anything once.
Skiing, mountain biking, cycling, disc golf, gaming. I'll try anything once.
I got something around 420 with an optimal deployment south facing, but it drops to the low 300’s with a 70 degree angle, E/W 200’s, north was 100 at 90 degrees which is a worst case scenario obvs.
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I got something around 420 with an optimal deployment south facing, but it drops to the low 300’s with a 70 degree angle, E/W 200’s, north was 100 at 90 degrees which is a worst case scenario obvs.
Just saying that when I analyzed this with more realistic angles of deployment, production drops to more like 200-400kwh depending on which way your balcony faces. And Vancouver.
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Just saying that when I analyzed this with more realistic angles of deployment, production drops to more like 200-400kwh depending on which way your balcony faces. And Vancouver.
I’m just pointing out why this has been widely embraced in Germany, where electricity is 60 cents a kWh (CAD), vs its potential here, where we have abundant, cheap renewable energy and a forward thinking utility. And that makes EVs and heat pumps and electric industrialization much more attractive!
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I’m just pointing out why this has been widely embraced in Germany, where electricity is 60 cents a kWh (CAD), vs its potential here, where we have abundant, cheap renewable energy and a forward thinking utility. And that makes EVs and heat pumps and electric industrialization much more attractive!
I mean it requires a new meter, unless BC’s are bi-directional?
That 1kwh battery totally nukes the financial case (it is fun to have one though).
That 1kwh battery totally nukes the financial case (it is fun to have one though).
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I mean it requires a new meter, unless BC’s are bi-directional?
That 1kwh battery totally nukes the financial case (it is fun to have one though).
That 1kwh battery totally nukes the financial case (it is fun to have one though).
One more: no net metering, so your efficiency depends on using the energy at the time of generation. So maybe it works if you’re running AC or work from home or love your electronics, but when plenty of people here in B.C. apartments have a 20-30/month electric bill, hard to see the math working.
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
One more: no net metering, so your efficiency depends on using the energy at the time of generation. So maybe it works if you’re running AC or work from home or love your electronics, but when plenty of people here in B.C. apartments have a 20-30/month electric bill, hard to see the math working.
You really need to see cost recovery in under five years to see adoption. People are impatient and there’s a lot of uncertainty with long payback: will I move? Will the next place have a suitable balcony?
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
You really need to see cost recovery in under five years to see adoption. People are impatient and there’s a lot of uncertainty with long payback: will I move? Will the next place have a suitable balcony?
I was basing it off German Black Friday prices (259 euro for a 450W system).
You have to be really optimistic with angles to get that kind of return, and 10% is not good enough for this type of investment, especially since the initial payback is 10 years. In Germany it’s 1-2 years.
You have to be really optimistic with angles to get that kind of return, and 10% is not good enough for this type of investment, especially since the initial payback is 10 years. In Germany it’s 1-2 years.
December 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I was basing it off German Black Friday prices (259 euro for a 450W system).
You have to be really optimistic with angles to get that kind of return, and 10% is not good enough for this type of investment, especially since the initial payback is 10 years. In Germany it’s 1-2 years.
You have to be really optimistic with angles to get that kind of return, and 10% is not good enough for this type of investment, especially since the initial payback is 10 years. In Germany it’s 1-2 years.
No reason not to! I’ve done the math on BC and it would be more of a hobby than something that made a financial difference, but prices are double in AB and it is sunnier.
December 1, 2025 at 5:41 AM
No reason not to! I’ve done the math on BC and it would be more of a hobby than something that made a financial difference, but prices are double in AB and it is sunnier.
2011 though: it’s the internet that’s the problem here.
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 AM
2011 though: it’s the internet that’s the problem here.
You do a good job describing the US healthcare system here. 😆
November 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
You do a good job describing the US healthcare system here. 😆
To be fair, for once they are trying to rezone half the city, but only for those few who can promise not to make any money.
November 28, 2025 at 4:58 AM
To be fair, for once they are trying to rezone half the city, but only for those few who can promise not to make any money.
Reality: AI support weeds out far more trivial requests, and real customer support has A.I. support so your questions get answered better, faster.
November 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Reality: AI support weeds out far more trivial requests, and real customer support has A.I. support so your questions get answered better, faster.
I disagree with the direction, but what I most strongly disagree with is their failure to govern. If you’re going to do something, at least do it well. Doing the bad thing poorly is the worst of both worlds.
November 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I disagree with the direction, but what I most strongly disagree with is their failure to govern. If you’re going to do something, at least do it well. Doing the bad thing poorly is the worst of both worlds.
Demand matching is the problem there: we need power in the winter. The dams fill up through July and run low in the winter. Those arid valleys are quite cloudy all winter.
I’m sure solar will be a small part of the solution, but there’s a reason for a lot of wind in these first calls for power.
I’m sure solar will be a small part of the solution, but there’s a reason for a lot of wind in these first calls for power.
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Demand matching is the problem there: we need power in the winter. The dams fill up through July and run low in the winter. Those arid valleys are quite cloudy all winter.
I’m sure solar will be a small part of the solution, but there’s a reason for a lot of wind in these first calls for power.
I’m sure solar will be a small part of the solution, but there’s a reason for a lot of wind in these first calls for power.
This is not the same as pedestrian shaming. The moment you strap a motor to something, gas or electric, there’s gotta be some rules.
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is not the same as pedestrian shaming. The moment you strap a motor to something, gas or electric, there’s gotta be some rules.
Nah look, I’m all for bike lanes everywhere, but these e-scooters are far more dangerous than bicycles for the user (4x according a Nature study). These are motorized vehicles, and some of them far exceed regulated speeds.
What’s the line where they crossover to motorcycle?
What’s the line where they crossover to motorcycle?
November 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Nah look, I’m all for bike lanes everywhere, but these e-scooters are far more dangerous than bicycles for the user (4x according a Nature study). These are motorized vehicles, and some of them far exceed regulated speeds.
What’s the line where they crossover to motorcycle?
What’s the line where they crossover to motorcycle?
It’s the first month rent is free but for pre sales.
I’ve seen Porsches and Patek watches on the table, a decorating allowance is small ball.
I’ve seen Porsches and Patek watches on the table, a decorating allowance is small ball.
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 AM
It’s the first month rent is free but for pre sales.
I’ve seen Porsches and Patek watches on the table, a decorating allowance is small ball.
I’ve seen Porsches and Patek watches on the table, a decorating allowance is small ball.
They also do the nutrition and supplements side of things and they aren’t stupid about it.
November 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
They also do the nutrition and supplements side of things and they aren’t stupid about it.
If you’re really committed, I’ve got a couple Canadian friends who specialize in online training and health for men like yourself. Paid accountability buddy+all the programming+unlimited “I’m not sure I’m doing it right help”
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
If you’re really committed, I’ve got a couple Canadian friends who specialize in online training and health for men like yourself. Paid accountability buddy+all the programming+unlimited “I’m not sure I’m doing it right help”
Vancouver has started to flood the market with buildable land and we are seeing how people build in Vancouver change because of this. Despite rising home prices, land prices have been declining since 2018. Cutting taxes when there’s lots of land to build can definitely help.
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Vancouver has started to flood the market with buildable land and we are seeing how people build in Vancouver change because of this. Despite rising home prices, land prices have been declining since 2018. Cutting taxes when there’s lots of land to build can definitely help.
An example where a tight supply of zoning led to huge land price increases would be the Cambie plan in Vancouver. With a very limited supply of available lots to develop, developers were willing to bid up the price as condo prices rose. Adding demand side to this equation doesn’t make cheaper homes.
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
An example where a tight supply of zoning led to huge land price increases would be the Cambie plan in Vancouver. With a very limited supply of available lots to develop, developers were willing to bid up the price as condo prices rose. Adding demand side to this equation doesn’t make cheaper homes.