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1. (Sigh) Our homeowners association would freak out if anyone dared to put one/some of these on their unit

Sun Nov 30, 2025, 03:26 PM

14 hrs ago

HOAs have more power over their members than Hitler or Trump ever dreamed of having.

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Power surge: law changes could soon bring balcony solar to millions across US [View all] BumRushDaShow 15 hrs ago OP

I doubt that Hitler had lesser power than HOAs do FredGarvin 14 hrs ago #5

I was exaggerating (sigh) /nt progree 14 hrs ago #6

This is a great idea but there might be/is a problem... SnoopDog 14 hrs ago #2

But that implies the homeowner would switch it off... SnoopDog 14 hrs ago #7

Agreed. I don't see it being enough power mdbl 13 hrs ago #8

Solar Panels produce DC current... SnoopDog 13 hrs ago #10

You're confusing kilowatt-hours with kilowatts groundloop 12 hrs ago #12

I actually do know the difference... SnoopDog 12 hrs ago #13

It has happened before and it will again. hunter 8 hrs ago #20

In Germany the power from the panels is Old Crank 2 hrs ago #22

Good Idea for dozens of years FredGarvin 14 hrs ago #3

What will we do with... littlemissmartypants 13 hrs ago #9

You mean like all the other junk that is produced in the world? SnoopDog 12 hrs ago #11

Have you looked at the statistics on recycling lately? littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #14

Then you need batteries. Those are expensive. hunter 9 hrs ago #17

The question to ask ... Grins 6 hrs ago #21

Munich here. Old Crank 2 hrs ago #23