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Ask HN: Why don't we cover parking lots with solar?
I'm asking this to find an actual answer for a common-sense solution. "Everyone" seems to agree that covering the parking lots of shopping centers, outdoor malls, etc, is a great use of space compared to the current utility-scale model (cheap farmland).
Why aren't we seeing companies tackle this? Is it the potential maintenance? Is it the implied risk? Is it contractual issues? It doesn't seem to be technical issues, as utility dispatch, microgrids, etc are well-understood problems.