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Solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, UN report shows (www.euronews.com)

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[–] morto@piefed.social 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The production of solar panels and mineral can be controlled by groups. It's not as decentralized as we think, but still better than oil, nonetheless

[–] French75@slrpnk.net 8 points 4 months ago

As well as the permitting policies, tarriffs, and fees for grid-connected solar systems. At least where I am (California), governments and utilities have made solar much more expensive than it needs to be.