The Solar-Panel Backlash Is Here
On sunny days, some states can waste lots of clean energy. Their response has been to make panels less affordable.
By Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic
In Los Angeles, where I live, the rites of autumn can feel alien. Endless blue skies and afternoon highs near 90 degrees linger long after Griffith Park opens its Haunted Hayride. When the highs dip toward more seasonably appropriate numbers, they’ll be accompanied by one of California’s unfortunate traditions: wasted clean energy.
