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[–] ihavenopeopleskills@kbin.social 14 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I wish solar panels were more affordable

[–] spez_@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I wish apartment dwellers could even get solar panels

[–] czech@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I have space on the deck of my apartment that could fit a small array but without subsidies i've calculated it will take decades to pay off.

[–] DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 0 points 1 year ago

Consider sourcing your electricity from green generators and at the same time investing in them. It’s not exactly the same, but perhaps similar enough for you.

[–] iNeedScissors67@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I got a quote yesterday for panels on my roof (in the US). $43,000. Fucking ludicrous

[–] NightSicarius@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Here in South Australia, we paid $4000 all up for our 6.6 kW solar system just a few years ago. System price was $7600 and we got $3600 back from the STC rebate thingy.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Jesus Christ we paid like 9k for our 10kw system. Woulda been 14 without subsidies/STCs

[–] vividspecter@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

They are quite cheap in Australia, especially combined with subsidies.