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Between the #solar panels and the battery, I've enough electricity to run the #airfryer for my lunch.

Is this #SolarPunk?

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 @2fd7551e I think it can be viewed as solar punk, depending on what you cook.
If it's french fries or a billionaire, most definitely. 
 @2fd7551e @e10c41d2 A true solarpunk would use a concave mirror to cook, cutting out the electric phase altogether. (I think @0728c15d has one on their boat) 
 @2fd7551e Alternatively, use a Fresnel lens to cook your food. 
 @2fd7551e What’s the expected lifetime of the storage at a reasonable nominal effect? 
 @2fd7551e I love how adding solar panels to the house mean I now have a solar powered : dishwasher, washing machine, TV, computer ....

When it's sunny like this we even keep the car topped up on solar :-)

I used to think all devices would need to be smarter to adjust their demand to match availability.  But it seems batteries work better.