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    They don’t have to be hooked up to the grid necessarily of they directly charge the cars parked underneath

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      They only generate value when there are enough cars parked that need charging. How do you make sure that utilization is high?

      Solar panels are expensive buy and install. They are good when they are used to their full potential. But installing them anywhere just cause it’s a flat surface is not a good idea.

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        Factories and other places like that could easily size the solar plant to their normal needs. Sure, doesn’t make sense to build every parking space like that, but some could definitely benefit

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          Put it on the factory roof and you don’t have to worry about someone driving into them. Could be safer to maintain and inspect to depening on roof design.