Forcing Citizens to Pay for Failed Energy Policies! The Absurdity of the DPP's Mandatory Solar Panel Installation on New Buildings: Who Is Carving Up the Rooftops of the People?

Starting August 2026, the DPP government in the Republic of China (ROC) mandates that new buildings of a certain size must install solar panels. In rainy places like Keelung and Tamsui, these multi-million dollar setups become 'the most expensive rain shelters.' This editorial analyzes how the Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te administrations restrict property rights and damage housing prices to protect green energy interest groups.