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ThorrJo@lemmy.sdf.org to Solarpunk technology@slrpnk.net · 2 days ago

Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US

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Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US

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ThorrJo@lemmy.sdf.org to Solarpunk technology@slrpnk.net · 2 days ago
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Small-scale solar panels about the size of a door are poised to be plugged into more U.S. homes and apartments as homeowners and renters who want to harness the sun’s energy look for cheaper alternatives to rooftop installations.
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    The price threw me, it’s just unbelievable that it’s that expensive for a battery-less 400 watt system. This moron got taken.

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      Yup, got ripped off hard. Are there import restrictions in the US that prevent people from buying dirrctly from china? Because most likely this 2000$ one is just a rebranded kit from China anyway.

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        Tariffs, of course. Trump is doing the fossil fuel industry’s bidding trying to kill all renewables.

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          Sure but even with 100% tariffs it would still be cheaper to import.

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            @unexposedhazard @roofuskit @technology I believe the tariffs on solar panels are 2000+%.

            We are the first victims of American Imperialism.

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              We are the first victims of American Imperialism.

              I mean …. The first?

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              https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ygdv47vlzo

              The US Commerce Department has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on imports of solar panels from four South East Asian countries.

              It comes after an investigation that began a year ago when several major solar equipment producers asked the administration of then-President Joe Biden to protect their US operations.

              Lmao you are right

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