California’s surplus of solar energy has led to neighboring states receiving free energy and lower utility bills. Solar panel prices have decreased by 99% since 1977 and the US has over 2 million solar installations, expected to reach 4 million by 2023. A Swiss pilot flew the first fully solar-powered aircraft in 2016.
California’s state motto is “Eureka,” which means “I found it,” but in the wake of a recent generosity, he might want to add the words “and gave some away.” Known for its sunny climate, California is also smart and innovative, so incorporating solar power into its energy grid was a no-brainer. However, with fossil fuels still reigning supreme, it has been nearly impossible to actually use all of the solar energy the Golden State produces. Under these circumstances, California had no choice but to energize neighboring states, such as Arizona. In fact, the sudden glut of extra power has sometimes put California’s power lines in danger of overloading, so the state has even paid its neighbors to take some of the extra power off its hands. Residents of those other states reap the benefits of free energy in the form of lower utility bills.
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The price of solar panels has fallen about 99 percent since 1977 and they now last up to 40 years, with almost no maintenance.
As of 2019, the United States boasts over 2 million solar energy installations; it is expected to reach 4 million in the next four years.
In 2016, a Swiss pilot flew the first fully solar-powered aircraft in the world.
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