2 ms·
By decentralization I mean something different, decentralization of energy production. The fact that, say, a village can decide to install a solar panel array t
by js8 8y ago
By decentralization I mean something different, decentralization of energy production. The fact that, say, a village can decide to install a solar panel array to satisfy some of their energy demands, and they don't have to rely on powerful (and often global) energy companies who mine coal or process oil, is an important game changer in terms of power relations between people.
- pjc50 8y agoYou just have to buy the solar panels from a global megacorp instead. Don't get me wrong, this kind of decentralisation can be very effective in small isolated communities such as the Scottish islands, but for most places doing it locally is both more difficult and more expensive.
- Dylan16807 8y ago> You just have to buy the solar panels from a global megacorp instead. That's still a massive improvement in competition. But I'm pretty sure it's also not true and tons of companies make solar panels.