Climate Policy

[Concillian]

If they were really that good a deal, I don't think they would have to be wrapped in that much tinsel.

--Pete

The reason people don't want to adopt solar is the same reason that people prefer using land for biodeisel istead of solar farms.

The upstart capital is the primary expense, and people don't like to (or aren't capable of) spending all their money upfront.

To install solar on your roof or solar in a field is almost entirely up-front cost. The maintenance of such a system is minimal. If there are batteries involved, there is some maintenance there, but otherwise, they just sit there working for 20+ years.

Compare that to biodiesel and you have relatively low start up with land, a few tractors and some seeds. But then you need a constant supply of water, harvesting every year, processing, etc... the cost is separated out into manageable chunks, this is the way business prefers to operate.

If you consider house solar systems, then there is significant intertia because most people don't want to feel locked into their house for 20 years. The economics mean it makes sense now where I live, but a nearly $20k upfront cost (even with incentives) is tough to swallow.