Even the Dutch have their prudish morons. The townhome in the middle has the same number of solar panels as its neighbors (eight) but due to the skylight, the panels were set up as a “U” instead of an “L.” When the three sets are put together, it makes the Dutch word for “dick,” with the connotation of somebody being a jerk or asshole. It’s not easily seen unless you’re in a helicopter. The local council, I’m guessing that’s their version of a pesky HOA, is deciding what to do. Solar panels are OK. The debate is if you can make swear words.
I’d still deal with this problem than what we have in the US. Big Oil and the Republicans are doing everything they can to discourage dependency, especially the past laws saying the power company has to buy back your excess! This one ex-friend should be a lobbyist since he was humorless and thought his spurious reasoning was funny…even the sun will run out. Of course it will but I think your magic underpants will keep you warm ex-friend.
We don’t have anything like HOAs here. The council in question is the municipality.