"Pat Flannery" wrote in message
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China has a serious electrical power shortage, and is looking into all
sorts of alternative energy sources so that people in rural areas can at
least get some electrical power via wind or solar generation of it, if
even in only a mini-grid around a rural village.

To a much lesser extent, that's also a problem in many areas here in the US.
In my preferred part of New Mexico, the primary thing holding back
development is the lack of electrical infrastructure. Lots of folks think
it's a lack of water, but while you can truck in a bucket of water, you
can't truck in a bucket of electricity. When I look for property in that
area, the first think I look for are electrical lines.

Mind you, I don't think this is a problem for me- it means fewer competitors
for the good lots The key is not to buy lots with access to electricity
(which cost a lot more), it's to pay attention to growth and buy lots that
will get it within the next few years. I've investigated wind turbines and
solar power for the next house I build. At least finding a clear path to the
satellite providing my internet service won't be a problem