Re:Why did renewables become so cheap so fast?
by ahupp on Wednesday December 02, 2020 @09:40PM
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Growth isn't necessary to make something a good investment. Imagine you are investing in a single mortgage: you get a little income each month, and after 30 years it stops completely. Essentially the value goes to zero! But the stream of income is what you care about. Aramco is similar; it will kick off income every year in dividends and eventually be worth zero.
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Re:Why did renewables become so cheap so fast?
by willis936 on Wednesday December 02, 2020 @11:15PM
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It’s the opposite of growth. Would you buy a house if you knew it wouldn’t be there in 20 years?
Re:Why did renewables become so cheap so fast?
by CydeWeys on Wednesday December 02, 2020 @11:23PM
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Yes, if I get my money's worth out of that 20 years.
Hell, I'm currently renting an apartment and I don't own shit now, let alone 20 years down the line.
Re:Why did renewables become so cheap so fast?
by bobthepanda on Wednesday December 02, 2020 @11:21PM
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People do this with cars and those depreciate the moment they get off the lot.
Japanese homes have a lifespan of 30 years.