Solar Community In Ft. Meyers Florida Never Lost Power During Hurricane Ian

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Babcock Ranch calls itself “America’s first solar-powered town.” Its nearby solar array — made up of 700,000 individual panels — generates more electricity than the 2,000-home neighborhood uses, in a state where most electricity is generated by burning natural gas, a planet-warming fossil fuel.


So when Hurricane Ian came barreling toward southwest Florida this week, it was a true test for the community. The storm obliterated the nearby Fort Myers and Naples areas with record-breaking surge and winds over 100 mph. It knocked out power to more than 2.6 million customers in the state, including 90% of Charlotte County.

But the lights stayed on in Babcock Ranch.



“We have proof of the case now because [the hurricane] came right over us,” Nancy Chorpenning, a 68-year-old Babcock Ranch resident, told CNN. “We have water, electricity, internet — and we may be the only people in Southwest Florida who are that fortunate.”

 
Babcock Ranch calls itself “America’s first solar-powered town.” Its nearby solar array — made up of 700,000 individual panels — generates more electricity than the 2,000-home neighborhood uses, in a state where most electricity is generated by burning natural gas, a planet-warming fossil fuel.


So when Hurricane Ian came barreling toward southwest Florida this week, it was a true test for the community. The storm obliterated the nearby Fort Myers and Naples areas with record-breaking surge and winds over 100 mph. It knocked out power to more than 2.6 million customers in the state, including 90% of Charlotte County.

But the lights stayed on in Babcock Ranch.



“We have proof of the case now because [the hurricane] came right over us,” Nancy Chorpenning, a 68-year-old Babcock Ranch resident, told CNN. “We have water, electricity, internet — and we may be the only people in Southwest Florida who are that fortunate.”


How'd they light Babcock Ranch that night?
 
So they ran off of batteries.
Thats not really a huge accomplishment. If you live somewhere with buried lines you wont have a problem either.
And contrary to what Nancy had to say a lot of people didnt lose power and the storm ran right over them.
 
No. As the article states, the solar did really well. Of course you can send your snark to the people there. I'm sure they will find it amusing.
They lost 35% of their solar field. They ran off batteries...

This is not a major accomplishment. This is due to planning and preparation. The loss of the major section of the panel structures will cause problems for a year or so to come until they are repaired or otherwise replaced.
They also have underground power distribution. Again, someone did major planning. Going to have to go see who built this as no democrat plans ahead.
 
They lost 35% of their solar field. They ran off batteries...

This is not a major accomplishment. This is due to planning and preparation. The loss of the major section of the panel structures will cause problems for a year or so to come until they are repaired or otherwise replaced.
They also have underground power distribution. Again, someone did major planning. Going to have to go see who built this as no democrat plans ahead.

“We have proof of the case now because [the hurricane] came right over us,” Nancy Chorpenning, a 68-year-old Babcock Ranch resident, told CNN. “We have water, electricity, internet — and we may be the only people in Southwest Florida who are that fortunate.”
 
Lol, evidently it is an accomplishment. They have all their utilities while the rest of Florida does not. Lol, bet they laughing at all the rest while they are comfortable.
 
Technology has advanced so much that neither winds nor flood damages solar panels anymore .
I did not know that
 

Solar Community In Ft. Meyers Florida Never Lost Power During Hurricane Ian​


Nope, they never lost it, it was still attached to what was left of their roof blown way down the street over in the next block.

Seems to me Florida really missed a golden opportunity there not having everyone on WIND power during the hurricane!
 
Babcock Ranch calls itself “America’s first solar-powered town.” Its nearby solar array — made up of 700,000 individual panels — generates more electricity than the 2,000-home neighborhood uses, in a state where most electricity is generated by burning natural gas, a planet-warming fossil fuel.


So when Hurricane Ian came barreling toward southwest Florida this week, it was a true test for the community. The storm obliterated the nearby Fort Myers and Naples areas with record-breaking surge and winds over 100 mph. It knocked out power to more than 2.6 million customers in the state, including 90% of Charlotte County.

But the lights stayed on in Babcock Ranch.



“We have proof of the case now because [the hurricane] came right over us,” Nancy Chorpenning, a 68-year-old Babcock Ranch resident, told CNN. “We have water, electricity, internet — and we may be the only people in Southwest Florida who are that fortunate.”

700,000 panels ? Jesus how much acreage does that take up ?
 
Nope, they never lost it, it was still attached to what was left of their roof blown way down the street over in the next block.

Seems to me Florida really missed a golden opportunity there not having everyone on WIND power during the hurricane!
Windmills handle sustained 125-140. Gusting , not so much
 
The ability to have power when the rest of the state did not has nothing to do with solar. It is because the power lines were underground. The city didn't flood because of solar power but because the streets were designed to channel flood waters. That's what a master planned community is like.
 
Babcock Ranch calls itself “America’s first solar-powered town.” Its nearby solar array — made up of 700,000 individual panels — generates more electricity than the 2,000-home neighborhood uses, in a state where most electricity is generated by burning natural gas, a planet-warming fossil fuel.


So when Hurricane Ian came barreling toward southwest Florida this week, it was a true test for the community. The storm obliterated the nearby Fort Myers and Naples areas with record-breaking surge and winds over 100 mph. It knocked out power to more than 2.6 million customers in the state, including 90% of Charlotte County.

But the lights stayed on in Babcock Ranch.



“We have proof of the case now because [the hurricane] came right over us,” Nancy Chorpenning, a 68-year-old Babcock Ranch resident, told CNN. “We have water, electricity, internet — and we may be the only people in Southwest Florida who are that fortunate.”

The responses to this post show how effective exxons lying campaign has been. I doubt that these half wits even get paid.
 

This 100% solar community endured Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage​

Skews, starting with the headline which claims the town survived minimal damage [due to flood prevention road systems]...
... the entire article, when not being intentionally vague, is at best misleading and more accurately a puff piece designed to fool the socially educated...

all the article did was show that after a storm [and most nightfall] solar power can still work if the power lines are not affected...fossil fuels are keeping the lights on for 90% of Fla. right now, solar power cannot do that on its best day.
 
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