Switching to Solar

Focusing on grassroots activism, the narrative highlights how dedicated individuals have championed solar energy as a viable retail solution, driven primarily by policy rather than technology. The author examines Germany's successful "feed-in tariff" and California's innovative municipal schemes to enhance solar affordability. Notable collaborations between environmentally conscious communities and affluent areas illustrate a unifying movement. This story emphasizes that California's initiatives could set a precedent for broader adoption of solar energy across the United States.