Comment by rdtsc

> This isn't to say that installing solar panels on your house is a bad idea - they normally pay for themselves after something like 10 years from memory

I am with you, this would be better on a town or regional basis instead of on everyone’s roof. Our houses already have wires going to them and I can’t imagine my particular roof or garage is the best place to put panels and batteries. But I understand it’s a political / administrative issue which may well be not solvable easily in many places.