[thinkingkong]

Youre also forgetting another component which is that the instrastructure gets torn down or stolen because it has market value. The replacement, maintenance, and security of wired grids is likely higher.

[curiousmind96]

Why would infrastructure get torn down once it’s in place?

[zdragnar]

The local militia or government wants money and doesn't care overmuch about the locals themselves, presumably.

[dgacmu]

Copper wire has high resale value. So do solar panels. Copper theft is a problem worldwide, including the US.