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Right, so that implies there's no need for homeowner subsidies in wealthy, developed countries.


What's needed are Pigouvian CO2 taxes, but those aren't politically feasible.


Not really, unless you are just guessing. A quick read shows that solar gained popularity because of an unreliable grid and a removal of subsidies on diesel. Solar ended up being the cheaper and more reliable option. Labor costs for installation are also lower. In remote areas you may not even have a grid option. Simple general assumptions don't hold across vastly different geopolitical circumstances.


Right, so there's still no need for subsidies.




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