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The phony war

Utilities vs. solar: The growth of solar PV in the U.S. has served to spook many traditional power utilities, catching off guard those that had reaped the benefits of the status quo. But even while some sectors of this power divide remain at odds, there are increasing signs that utilities and solar can work together to deliver a more robust, flexible and affordable energy service for the entire nation.

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Christian Roselund

05 Oct 2015

The relationship between solar and utilities in the U.S. is often described in terms of conflict. Articles in both the mainstream and trade media frequently use martial terms, describing ‘battles’ over net metering and even a ‘war’ between the solar industry and utilities, as if tanks had been mobilized and missiles fired. And while there …

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