Cities

Should cities require new buildings to include solar panels?

For

It helps fight climate change and lowers long-term costs.

Against

It increases construction costs and limits design flexibility.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • “If every house had solar we wouldn’t have energy problems.”
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  • “A 600 W panel is roughly £70 wholesale, probably not much more than the cost of roof tiles.”
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • “They add to the cost that many people already have a hard time affording.”
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  • “It would raise construction costs, and disincentivize new construction.”
    RedditOriginal language: English
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