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Is that really such a big thing? And even if it is, it's not like roof tile panels are impossible to know about. For starters, they're not actually completely i
by franga2000 6y ago
Is that really such a big thing? And even if it is, it's not like roof tile panels are impossible to know about. For starters, they're not actually completely invisible - you can usually still tell. But more importantly, there will still be construction that your neighbours will ask you about ("hey, whacha building, neighbour?" "oh, not much, I'm just replacing my roof with solar tiles. Y'know, for the environment!") and you can surely subtly brag about it. Word travels fast so everyone around would quickly know and I'd imagine rich people would be far more impressed by someone with a beautiful roof and high-tech solar tiles, than someone installing the same ugly panels everyone and their dog have had since the early 2000s - same level of environmental signaling, but far more impressive.
- zizee 6y agoYeah, I can't see it having a huge effect. Here in Queensland, Australia, where every second house has regular panels I have never heard of people thinking they confer bragging rights.
- danans 6y agoNeither the US nor California are anywhere near 50% residential rooftop solar. The point isn't bragging rights. It's that most people today don't consider solar panels to be an eyesore, and some people actually like the look. It's just like how the existence of luxury cars doesn't make most people think a Toyota Camry is an eyesore.