💬 if you ask the machine a question it doesn't know the answer to, don't be surprised when it gets it wrong.
The machine's answers on "why people don't buy solar" are beyond the fold. It is a fairly decent answer, comparable to what a man-on-the-street might say.
It is also wrong.
The number one reason why people don't want solar at their residence is because they are resistant to create a situation that might cause their roof to leak.
Other reasons include that "it seems too good to be true", and an opaque sales-process with no strong brands.
🌎 reasons like "the government should be taxing solar panel production at 25%" and "the government should be requiring a substantial on-site battery for home solar" don't show up. nobody knows to be afraid of that yet.
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🤖 There are several reasons people might be resistant (抵抗, dǐkàng) to purchasing solar panels:
High Initial Costs (初始成本, chūshǐ chéngběn): The upfront investment required for purchasing and installing solar panels can be significant. This might deter (阻止, zǔzhǐ) some people, especially those with limited budgets.
Perceived Complexity (感知的复杂性, gǎnzhī de fùzáxìng): Some people may believe that the installation and maintenance of solar panels are complex and require specialized knowledge, which can create a barrier (障碍, zhàng'ài) to adoption.
Aesthetic Concerns (审美担忧, shěnměi dānyōu): Some homeowners may be concerned about how solar panels will affect the appearance of their homes. They may find them unattractive (不吸引人, bù xīyǐnrén) or out of character with their home's design.
Uncertainty about Savings (节省的不确定性, jiéshěng de bù quèdìngxìng): While solar panels can lead to energy savings in the long run, some potential buyers may be skeptical (怀疑的, huáiyí de) about the actual amount of money they will save.
Lack of Information (信息缺乏, xìnxī quēfá): Misconceptions (误解, wùjiě) and lack of understanding about how solar panels work may lead to resistance. Proper education and clear information can help overcome this obstacle (障碍, zhàng'ài).
Weather and Location Factors (天气和位置因素, tiānqì hé wèizhì yīnsù): People living in areas with less sunlight may believe that solar panels are not an efficient (有效的, yǒuxiào de) option. Additionally, local regulations and home orientation might pose challenges (挑战, tiǎozhàn).
Environmental Concerns (环境担忧, huánjìng dānyōu): Though generally considered eco-friendly, the production and disposal of solar panels might lead to some environmental impact, and some individuals may be concerned about this aspect.
Trust in Providers (对供应商的信任, duì gōngyìng shāng de xìnrèn): Some consumers may have reservations (保留意见, bǎoliú yìjiàn) about the reliability and integrity of solar panel providers, particularly if there have been reports of poor quality products or unscrupulous (不道德的, bùdàodé de) business practices.
Attachment to Traditional Energy Sources (对传统能源的依恋, duì chuántǒng néngyuán de yīliàn): A preference for or commitment to traditional energy sources like fossil fuels may make some individuals resistant to adopting renewable (可再生的, kě zàishēng de) energy solutions like solar power.
By understanding and addressing these concerns, governments, organizations, and businesses can encourage more widespread adoption of solar energy solutions.