Trump all for a 'solar wall'
US president Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Cedar Rapids last week of jobs gains and an improving stock market, as evidence that his economic policies are working. He vowed he would eventually get funding for a border wall with Mexico - possibly with solar panels attached - Solar panels along the wall are among proposals that have been submitted by companies to the Department of Homeland Security.
The border is about 1,900 miles (3,100 kilometers) long and traverses a wide range of terrain. It would cost more than $20 billion and will take almost four years to build, according to an estimation by Department of Homeland Security. Due to this, many are wondering about who is going to foot the bill. President Trump said the southern border wall could contain solar panels to help pay for the construction and also add to its aesthetic appeal.
"We're thinking about building the wall as a solar wall so it creates energy and pays for itself," CNBC quoted President Trump as saying during rally "And this way, Mexico will have to pay much less money. And that's good, right?" the President added.