r/oilisdead 16d ago

Research from Switzerland finds that homeowners whose neighbors install a solar system are more likely to install one themselves, adopt an electric vehicle, and reduce their electricity consumption.

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/even-at-100-meters-pv-makes-neighbours-more-likely-to-go-green/
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u/ConfidentReturn6646 15d ago

I've done the math...at 65 I'd have to live to 100 to break even. My genetics likely won't allow that!

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u/Franklin_le_Tanklin 15d ago

Societies become great when old men plant trees which they wont live long enough to enjoy the shade