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by pehrlich 1111 days ago
It might help to have some context. I pulled up the NH Net Metering rules and see that they charge the following:

Transmission fees (FERC/federal fees): $12.92/625kWh = $0.02

Distribution fees (PUC/local fees): $25.88/625kWh = $0.04

Compared to this ship: 1000 miles: $41.5 / 1000kWh = $0.04

A full comparison would require knowing what distances NH moves power over, and what other transmission would need to be coupled with one payload from the ship. But I think that this shows the costs may be in the right ballpark. And - having this as an option where lines are not possible (NIMBYism, etc), or in the face of natural disasters, is a huge win.

Now.. is that ship electric?
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pyrale 1111 days ago
> having this as an option where lines are not possible (NIMBYism, etc)

Not a lot of nimbys have a backyard in the middle of an ocean, I'll grant you that.

> or in the face of natural disasters

If you really mind transporting a few generators on a plain cargo ship, this could be an alternative, I guess.

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