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And you think the manufacturing just spontaneously improved? Governments worldwide have invested heavily into solar production in the last 20-30 years. Cheap pa

• gnabgib 2y ago
  Do you think manufacturing improvements were government subsidised? Does China (the solar powerhouse @78% of the world's supply) get a direct kickback from your government? Perhaps it's market based. https://www.sunsave.energy/solar-panels-advice/solar-energy/where-are-solar-panels-made https://www.sunsave.energy/solar-panels-advice/solar-energy/... https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/marketeconomy.asp https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/marketeconomy.asp
  • paxys 2y ago
    The Chinese government invested $818 billion in solar energy in 2024 alone, but sure, keep telling me about your magical free market.
    • gnabgib 2y ago
      Could you provide a reference? The only $818B I can find.. is a purchase of $818B of renewables, not just solar and not a subsidy/tax break. Perhaps you have a better source. Their 887GW of solar capacity alone costs $887B at current market rates. https://deepnewz.com/china/china-leads-global-clean-energy-investment-818b-2024-contributing-10-to-gdp-us-d75a962c https://deepnewz.com/china/china-leads-global-clean-energy-i... https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chinas-solar-wind-power-installed-capacity-soars-2024-2025-01-21/ https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chinas-solar-wind-po...