Residential solar follows a similar pattern: it seems affordable for homeowners, but raises system costs through rate structures that over-incentivize adoption. Generous subsidies, like retail-rate net metering, drive excessive solar growth, risking grid stability and shifting costs to non-solar customers that are often less affluent.
Why “cheaper” solar raises costs. Part II: The hidden costs of residential solar
Why “cheaper” solar raises costs. Part II: The hidden costs of residential solar
28 Jun 2025 1 Comment
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