On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 14:45:09 +0000, Grunff wrote:

Mike Harrison wrote:

Because it is much easier and effective to deal with emissions etc. when power is produced 'in
bulk'

In theory, yes. In practice, it doesn't work that way. Compare the
efficiency of a car engine with the efficiency of an electric car
(end-to-end).



and the grid allows power to be sourced from a variety of different methods depending on
availability and demand.

Again, only in theory. In practice the source is gas, oil and coal.

Theory is great, the real world is different.

If nothing else it moves the emissions from 'everywhere' to a few locations, so it has the potential
for huge improvements in air quality in built-up areas.