I don't think the cost of electricity plays a part in the cost of equipment. Germans typically pay about 85 euros/month which is less than our average costs. They do pay about twice per kilowatt hour than we do but they use a third less power than we do. The extensive use of solar panels in Germany also allows private citizens to generate their own power and sell any excess back to the utility companies. That, and air conditioning is almost non existent. Oh, and about half the costs are in taxes.
I think the real costs are from what the market will bear with paying for quality work and not out sourcing a distant second. Taking as a given that their labor costs are twice ours, what justifies the pricing of American gear?
As for England, a big decline in competition and expensive nuclear power plant construction are driving England to have the most expensive electricity in Europe. They charge about than three times more than some countries. But, complain as they do, does anyone think that they'd not buy something they like because of the power it draws?
All the best,
Nonoise
I think the real costs are from what the market will bear with paying for quality work and not out sourcing a distant second. Taking as a given that their labor costs are twice ours, what justifies the pricing of American gear?
As for England, a big decline in competition and expensive nuclear power plant construction are driving England to have the most expensive electricity in Europe. They charge about than three times more than some countries. But, complain as they do, does anyone think that they'd not buy something they like because of the power it draws?
All the best,
Nonoise