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The problem is the regulatory environment, not the technology.

Battery costs are dropping below 50$/kWh in China and will drop to 30$/kWh in a few years.

Distributed solar and storage is already economic the issue is the utilities and grid operators have captured the regulatory framework.

See Australia for an example of what California could be at 1/10th the cost.




agreed. Legally requiring home builders to include rooftop solar, and providing tax rebates doesn't address the fundamental challenges. In fact, it makes it worse.




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