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I Like Solar Power

I get why some in the UK complain about fields covered over with solar panels. But I also think that they're preferable to pumping tons more carbon into the atmosphere: yes of course making them isn't that cheap and also is clearly polluting but overall they're better than non-renewable alternatives.

We have installed solar panels on the roof of the house (which merely heat water.....and work well even in winter!), and also ones for electrical power at the back of a field near the house, that we own. No they're not stunningly beautiful but I think we can look on them wherever they are an eyesore as something to be proud of. The alternative is to not use so much energy, which given there are now so many human beings around, is kind of shutting the stable door after the proverbial horse has bolted!
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river52 · 70-79, M
As a roofing contractor I have seen the change to accepting panels on the roof. First with heating water and then to produce electricity. I have both. Being able to do the installation myself helped tremendously with cost. My 10 kw system is on line to pay for itself in 4 years.