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@floofloof@lemmy.ca to Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.netEnglish • 27 days ago

Why Balcony Solar Panels Haven’t Taken Off in the US

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Why Balcony Solar Panels Haven’t Taken Off in the US

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@floofloof@lemmy.ca to Climate - truthful information about climate, related activism and politics.@slrpnk.netEnglish • 27 days ago
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In countries like Germany, balcony-mounted solar panels are all the rage. But from breaker-masking to voltage mismatches, America’s grid isn’t ready for it—yet.
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    They offload some of your electrical usage to a free source to lower your bill and help the environment. Its not a replacement for grid electricity. Its a supplement. Since it seems like whoever you were replying to thought these were supposed to power your whole house.

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      No body thinks these power your house.

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        You clearly did.

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          Quote me or fuck off 💋

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            “I don’t understand why people won’t pay outrageous prices for something that can only charge a laptop during an economic collapse”

            You are clearly dissatisfied with the power output. I may be hyperbolizing, but obviously you were expecting more.

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              Yeah, more than a laptop—does not mean a house. Anyone with half a brain can understand that.

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                Thanks for the insults 👍 its been a pleasure.

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                  Have the day you voted for 💋

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