Solar power [was RE: [SC.LUG] Going Green.]

[Richard Smedley]

> Also, have a google on solar power in th UK. I recently got some solar panels to run my
> Optimate trickle charger on. I'm even tempted to think about putting solar panels on my
>  house and selling the surplus back to the grid. That's not as nuts as it sounds, there
>  are grants available and energy providers must buy a specific amount of energy from
>  "green" sources. 

Hmm - solar power isn't brilliantly efficient for electricity, but it
is great for water heating. You can half your bill with roof-top
panels :-)

That said, solar electric panels continue to improve.

> Oh, while I'm having a rant.. 

Andy, ranting, never ;-P

 - Richard