Ristar87 t1_ivenzm6 wrote
I know the United States doesn't like the private sector but it's always surprised me that American's haven't created a roll out plan to put solar panels on top of every commercial building. Sure, one panel may not be efficient but if you look at it like a macro issue - cutting your fossil fuel costs by 25% or more nationwide, it would be worth it.
The inefficiency of installing and maintaining the panels would create 10's of thousands of jobs and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. It's literally win/win.
danocogreen t1_ivfds0a wrote
Why the top of parking garages don’t have panels baffles even more, if they had panels the entire structure over time would become carbon neutral in a matter of a decade or two. Parking lots hold the same value, especially school parking lots. The benefit producing power while providing shade to vehicles is could also benefit need of not having to idle vehicles for A/C during the hot months.
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