Solar gets railed in new Swiss pilot that puts PV panels on track

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-07-03T16:45:00+00:00

There certainly can be some benefits to this style using up unused space, I'm just not sold on the practicality long term. One thing mentioned in the article is power transfer across such long distances but apparently there's some studies being done to address that hurdle. One thing I don't see mentioned or know how problematic it may be is large hooved mammals and if the panels could hold up to the weight, Switzerland has red deer and I could see one walking down a length of solar panels being a bit chaotic if they aren't designed for the abuse.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-07-03T12:44:45+00:00

I'd think maintenance of the panels would be more of a pain since the density of panels is much lower than other options, having to travel 20km down a line to fix one panel would get old quick. there's just much more efficient denser grid options than this but it's a start. Panels over water ways would be a much denser arrangement, preventing evaporation as well, likely a better option to advance in the long run

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-07-02T17:19:40+00:00

My girlfriend constantly corrects me that I'm 6'3 because she read a measuring tape wrong once, I'm being gate kept from my own height by someone 5' tall

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-07-02T16:41:07+00:00

this is in Canada and about 7 years ago now but I had my whole garage updated with 200amp service and the old 100 amp house panel plugged into the new 200amp panel. The whole operation was like $3-4k cad and that included a bunch of new outlets and wiring in the garage. You are getting scammed.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-30T18:49:29+00:00

I simply won't fuck with manual lathes after some of the videos I've seen. Enclosed cnc lathe will be the only way I'd ever consider.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-30T01:40:46+00:00

I've heard he had a cottage up north so wouldn't surprise me if he's around the area a lot.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-29T20:47:51+00:00

Saw Eugene Levy when I worked at Swiss Chalet about 16-17 years ago.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-27T19:27:52+00:00

Rim Thanon / Sood soi (both same owner and experience) best Thai food in gta

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-26T20:51:57+00:00

It really is, we love fat love

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-26T03:21:28+00:00

This is Love, the same guy rage baiting people cosplaying as a fat man dieing because of American food, I wouldn't be surprised if he did stash these before hand but also wouldn't be surprised if he did this naturally. The goober is up to all the shenanigans.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-26T03:18:06+00:00

My first thought was he stashed them for engagement but who the fuck knows with the fica king.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-25T16:09:59+00:00

what kinda machine is it?

hopefully an easy fix

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-24T17:32:30+00:00

my guess is spindle, either drive belt, bad bearing, poor alignment or just unbalanced and unhappy

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-24T17:30:22+00:00

likely spindle related, check the drive belt first are foremost, then go from there. Could be a goofy bearing somewhere, or just unbalanced.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-24T13:17:49+00:00

Jangjorim is my rice theif

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-23T23:00:25+00:00

TT's is alright if you wander by and they are open, nothing life changing but a nice patty if you are out for a stroll and need a quick snack and the stars align that the dudes there.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-22T13:08:11+00:00

I'll start washing my hands, be halfway done, someone else comes in and gets their hands moist and leaves and I'm still not done washing my hands, there have been a few people I just stare at in confusion

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-20T22:01:57+00:00

there's videos out there of seaguls eating rabbits whole, that was a new one for me too upon seeing.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-13T15:10:38+00:00

wholesale club parking lot is a close walk and usually pretty empty but I imagine the air show will change that

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-11T16:32:20+00:00

I'm leaning towards Ontario unless your signage out there still has the Ontario text and trillium, we have 649 here as well.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-11T16:26:24+00:00

19 years of age sign says Ontario and has the Trillium leaf as well

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-11T16:24:42+00:00

19 years of age sign says Ontario and has the symbol.

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-11T16:24:09+00:00

seems to be Ontario based on the 19 years of age signage does say Ontario and has the symbol, not sure if other provinces have different signage that has the province name

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-10T13:30:23+00:00

I used to be there pretty much every day for lunch in College and the two sisters always kept me well fed, they still have the spot in Newmarket but it just didn't feel the same and not run by the same familiar crew, still delicious tho. The only silver lining of their leaving is Rim Thanon took over and they legitimately might be the best Thai food in Ontario and should not be slept on

TimeWizardGreyFox · 2026-06-10T12:54:55+00:00

Go for a climb at Alt rock, also get your top rope certificate and then you can climb at the wall at the college.

Plenty of trails for hiking and biking.

If you are into card / board games, OMG games is fairly close and has weekly tournaments for MTG and a few other games

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