Re: Where are they now
This may be why Elon Musk can sell fake roof tiles that generate solar power.
American housing is, compared to Europe, a bit fragile, and roofing can need replacing more often. A solar panel system that can be fitted instead of roof tiles, instead of on top of them, could drop the labour costs a lot. I am not sure about the electrical connections, but total labour cost, compared to roof and solar panels, could be even less.
A quick google show remarkably short roof life in the USA. But can people find the extra money today for a more durable roof?
Biting the hand that feeds IT
