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Re:US solar plant costs fall another 30 per cent in one year by extrapickles on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @01:27AM (#15291059)
It's a combination of the 80% output and the cheap local hydro power which makes it not attractive.
Re:US solar plant costs fall another 30 per cent in one year by fastbeef on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @02:59AM (#15291381)
It's true that power here is cheap (~0.1€ per kWh). However, since most electric companies buy back what you overproduce you can get an installation that covers your whole years supply and have it paid of in 7-10 years.