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1 month agoMy (large) fridge hasn’t even pulled 1kWh today. Modern fridges are impressively efficient.
I’m steadily electrifying my life - and adding solar panels as I go.
Solar is already super modular and if you package the panels, then you rob the consumer of the ability to pick a panel that works for them (physical size for example, but where you live will also have a big impact on capacity requirements). Also, solar panels have a lifespan that exceeds most consumer appliances. I just replaced a ten year old stove but my solar panels have a 25 year warranty. The replacement cadence is very different.
The article has some factual errors. The Hyundai and KIA EVs being sold in Canada are still made in Korea and therefore not subject to the tarrif. Production out of the Georgia plant is prioritized for the US market due to the US federal incentive (for however long that lasts).
Source - my 3 week old 2025 Ioniq 5 that was made in Korea.