LATTCsolar

This time bomb has been ticking for many years, and we've ignored it:

The U.S. Has Billions for Wind and Solar Projects. Good Luck Plugging Them In. An explosion in proposed clean energy ventures has overwhelmed the system for connecting new power sources to homes and businesses.

More solar and energy storage but also higher construction prices:

California’s Plan to Make New Buildings Greener Will Also Raise Costs A recent building code change for new construction could reduce emissions by requiring use of solar panels and batteries, raising prices in an already expensive state.

Interesting article about, although not necessarily referred to this way, "micro grids:"

PG&E Plans Utility-Owned ‘Remote Grids’ for Isolated Communities Replacing power lines with solar, batteries and generators could cut fire risk and save money — in some limited cases.

Interesting article about microgrids.

Microgrids: A Powerful Modern Tool for Wildfire Management California will rely on proactive power outages and mobile diesel generators this wildfire season. There’s a better way.

The end for coal?

In a First, Renewable Energy Is Poised to Eclipse Coal in U.S. The coronavirus has pushed the coal industry to once-unthinkable lows, and the consequences for climate change are big.

Solar Power Monitors experiments.

Unirac racking mini-roofs exercise.

Installing on 3, different types of roofs: Spanish Tile, Standing Seam and Comp Shingle.

Students adding to the grid-tied system on "Wally World." Lots and lots of conduit bending.

Installing Outback, backup power systems.