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Re:Germany's Solar Boom Eases Power Costs as Gas Price Jumps by nixass on Tuesday March 10, 2026 @10:15AM (#47323569)
> Perhaps they're more common in the richer parts of the country where a profit can be more readily turned, but not up here.

These cost about 300-400 euros in local Aldi or Lidl (yes they sell them occasionally) with inverter, ready to plug-in (800W limit). At these prices they're accessible to everyone

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Re:Germany's Solar Boom Eases Power Costs as Gas Price Jumps by sgbeal on Tuesday March 10, 2026 @10:18AM (#47323627)
> At these prices they're accessible to everyone

It's inaccurate to assume that "300-400" is readily within anyone's reach. 300-400 is virtually a king's ransom for some of us.

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Re:Germany's Solar Boom Eases Power Costs as Gas Price Jumps by Rebelgecko on Tuesday March 10, 2026 @02:23PM (#47326965)
How much is your rent?
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Re:Germany's Solar Boom Eases Power Costs as Gas Price Jumps by thelastgallon on Tuesday March 10, 2026 @04:59PM (#47328719)
It sounds like German citizens are poorer than Pakistani and sub-saharan citizens. Sorry to hear the fall, Germany used to have first world per capita income.
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