• Armand1@lemmy.world
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    22 days ago

    I also self host and I wouldn’t say the cost is zero. In the UK, energy costs alone mean that a 40W computer cost £8 per month to run (assuming a 28p/kWh price).

    Of course, that’s assuming you run it 24/7 at full energy use, but I know my PCs run on more than that.

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      22 days ago

      28p per kWh? Holy smokes.I think it ranges from 5 cents to 8 cents per kWh here. There are a lot of fees tacked on but those are there anyway.

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        22 days ago

        Yeah just went to check and the price in my area is 22-28p/kWh, can confirm.

        It’s very fucked over here.

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          22 days ago

          You might wanna do the math on solars, even if its a cloudy place like the UK, their lifespan and nearly 0 upkeep makes them great value

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            21 days ago

            How’s the math work on a shady place? I’ve got a big-ass tree above most of my roof.