Solar energy could play a big role in reducing carbon pollution from the U.S. electricity grid over the next few decades. According to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy and the affiliated National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar could in some scenarios potentially deliver on 40% or more of the nation’s electricity demand – a shift that would achieve significant cuts in carbon emissions to help turn the tide on climate change.
Yet despite its rising role in the energy system, key aspects of solar power remain poorly understood. Let’s explore three common myths about solar energy.
Myth: Solar power is expensive.
Reality: The cost of solar has fallen dramatically.
The generalization that solar power is expensive is off-base in a few ways, but the bottom line is that it depends on the size and location of the project.
Large, utility-scale…