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Comment · 2 years ago
We’ve developed a method for tenants to use solar energy produced on their landlord’s roof at a lower cost than grid electricity, while still maintaining the flexibility to keep their own electricity provider for non-sunny days.

Our solution not only lowers energy costs for tenants but also encourages the use of locally produced, green energy. This hybrid approach offers a seamless transition between solar and grid power, ensuring tenants can always access electricity without needing to switch providers.

### My Questions for the Community: - What specific features would tenants need to fully embrace this green, local energy solution? - How can we design the user experience to make the benefits of switching to solar energy clear and compelling? - What incentives might motivate tenants to prioritize locally produced solar energy over grid energy?

I’d love to hear thoughts from the community, especially any ideas on improving user adoption and ensuring a smooth transition for tenants.

Comment · 3 years ago
In Germany, for example, the current problem is that there are too few skilled workers to drive forward the energy transition. There is a lack of qualified fitters who could install photovoltaics.
Comment · 3 years ago
That's a good point! But how can the technology develop if no one would invest in it?

Do you know anything about the whole life cycle of solar energy? I would be really interested to know more about it.

Comment · 3 years ago
How could this be changed?
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Comment · 3 years ago
Wow! Thanks for the great explanation!
Comment · 3 years ago
It would be great if they could achieve this goal. What options do you see that could be used right away?
Comment · 4 years ago
Looks great. What is the use case?
Comment · 4 years ago
> Thanks for your source. I will update the number!
Comment · 4 years ago
Many deaf people have poor grammar because American Sign Language (ASL) greatly simplifies and, in some cases, omits things that are not really needed to convey an idea. To a deaf person subtitles are is overly verbose and the word order is strange (for example, subtitles has "running," which is the word "run" followed by a sign for "ing." ASL does away with "ing" because it is obvious in context).

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