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Wow these soft costs seem so huge. I was hoping technological innovation would bring down the overall cost of solar but now it looks like that accounts for only
by pkaye 11y ago
Wow these soft costs seem so huge. I was hoping technological innovation would bring down the overall cost of solar but now it looks like that accounts for only 1/3 of the costs. I hope the soft costs can be brought down significantly over time.
- drited 11y agoThere is scope for optimism as the Germans are much more efficient on soft costs. Several studies have looked at why the gulf exists between U.S and German costs so people are focused on narrowing the gap. I think it'll happen, maybe from late 2016 when the industry gets super competitive for business as demand drops due to the Itc expiry.
- brianwawok 11y agoIt should come down with time, no? I can look in my phonebook and find 500 people to install new electrical wire in my house. I doubt I can find that many people that know how to install solar.. but given a few years, it could/should eventually become fairly common knowledge.