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

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 […]