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Malls/supermarkets in the US have relatively large parking spaces, why not cover them with solar panels first before taking over agricultural land? It would be
by citrin_ru 3y ago
Malls/supermarkets in the US have relatively large parking spaces, why not cover them with solar panels first before taking over agricultural land? It would be more expensive than putting panels in an open field but should not be (much) more expensive than rooftop solar. It would allow to kill two birds with one stone - cars will be heated less under the canopy of solar panels.
- wffurr 3y agoBecause it's more expensive. Utility-scale solar is looking for the cheapest possible $ per MW. If you want solar car parks, warehouse roofs, etc. there need to be feed-in tariffs to encourage building owners to do it.