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MilkshakeBoy78 t1_j1fu3k2 wrote

Reply to comment by Surur in All I want for Christmas is 400 GW of solar installed in 2023 by manual_tranny

most people dont want to go on their roof to self install their solar system

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Surur t1_j1fuih2 wrote

Because the system is poorly optimised for this. Imagine a system using adhesives saving $30,000. That sounds like a lot of motivation.

> For years, Fraunhofer CSE has been working with the U.S. Department of Energy, through its SunShot initiative, and other stakeholders on approaches to lowering the cost of installing solar PV, including a “Plug and Play PV” approach designed to reduce the installed cost of solar to $1.50 per kilowatt by 2020, about half of today’s average price. To meet this objective, Fraunhofer CSE and its partners have worked to develop an adhesive-based mounting system that eliminates the need for drilling holes through the roof structure and for electrical grounding, which can save installers several hours of work per site.

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Surur t1_j1iertz wrote

You may be concerned to know that adhesives are widely used in cars these days.

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NWTLife t1_j1fup93 wrote

Or possibly be electrocuted.

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Glimmu t1_j1hs5og wrote

Panels have plugs now. They aren't any more dangerous than your wall socket.

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NWTLife t1_j1i17s8 wrote

Yes, but there are more parts than just the modules. Someone self installing still has the potential to hurt themselves, whether that be DC or AC electricity.

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