The amount of Silver in most devices is extremely small. The technology to remove the silver in usable form isn't available to most people and would cost something to implement. So no, that isn't going to be the determining factor here. Yes, the cost of these items will go up and likely slow demand. But that will just ensure that silver is properly allocated due to it's scarcity. The more frivolous uses will go away. Maybe getting everyone to buy solar panels is a way to more widely disburse this valuable asset amongst the population? Perhaps in the future everyone will be taking down their panels and cashing in? Who knows, maybe that's the plan?
The amount of Silver in most devices is extremely small. The technology to remove the silver in usable form isn't available to most people and would cost something to implement. So no, that isn't going to be the determining factor here. Yes, the cost of these items will go up and likely slow demand. But that will just ensure that silver is properly allocated due to it's scarcity. The more frivolous uses will go away. Maybe getting everyone to buy solar panels is a way to more widely disburse this valuable asset amongst the population? Perhaps in the future everyone will be taking down their panels and cashing in? Who knows, maybe that's the plan?
Great thoughts!