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This is performative. If it were economically viable there'd be panels in parking lots. They're not because the land isn't the expensive part. It's the insta
by treis 1y ago
This is performative. If it were economically viable there'd be panels in parking lots. They're not because the land isn't the expensive part. It's the installation, maintenance, and ancillary equipment that makes solar expensive these days.
- eigenspace 1y agoIf you look at it as a way of disincentivizing wasting land on parking lots, it makes a lot of sense
- treis 1y agoIt's probably not going to do that either. The number of spaces per lot will move to below the limit and more lots will be created to make up the difference. The net will likely be less efficient utilization of lots leading to more overall land usage
- toomuchtodo 1y agoSometimes we do things that the market has failed to price properly because there is still value not captured in the economics. That is not performance, that is internalizing unpriced externalities. The free market, perfect information, and perfect prices do not exist. France has similar legislation. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/11/18/france-publishes-new-provisions-making-solar-mandatory-on-parking-areas/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/11/18/france-publishes-new-...
- cmrdporcupine 1y agoYes, because the fossil fuel and energy markets are famously free of political/economic manipulation, and military and ideological intervention .. by both state and private actors. Urban planning, too.