$0.73 VS $2.50: Why America Pays 3x More for Solar Than the Rest of the World (www.youtube.com)

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U.S. solar power costs around $2.50 per watt, nearly three times the global average of about $0.73, driven by high soft costs, complex permitting, labor expenses, and fragmented regulations. While panels are cheap, red tape and installation inefficiencies keep American solar far more expensive than the rest of the world.

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[-] FloridaBoi@hexbear.net 4 points 9 hours ago

The lowest quote I ever got was in the low $2 range. It baffles me that it was so expensive given that it’s all modular equipment. The installation would be fast too but because of permitting and inspections it could take a couple of months before being able to turn on the system

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