Solar's Dual Impact: Savings vs. Infrastructure Strain

The increasing adoption of solar energy by homeowners shifts the cost burden to utility companies and non-solar customers, as utilities lose revenue from decreased energy sales. While solar panels provide significant energy savings for users, especially during peak production times, they create challenges for the electric grid, particularly in periods of low demand or at night. This leads to situations where excess energy is wasted, and utilities must invest in infrastructure upgrades to accommodate both increased solar adoption and the effects of climate change. Rising costs for utilities are a point of contention, as some attribute them to poor management rather than the solar installations themselves.