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Why Isn't Solar Energy Popular In Sunny L.A.?

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Abhijeet Chavan
29 May 2001 - 9:00am

Los Angeles wanted to become the "Solar Capital of the World." What happened?

"One year ago this city announced its intent to become 'the Solar Capital of the World,' with 100,000 roofs covered with solar electric panels by the end of the decade, an audacious goal to transform the homes of this smoggy but sunny metropolis into miniature power plants.... How many have been installed? At last count, about 40. That leaves only 99,960 rooftops to go."

Full Story: It's Still Dawn for Solar Power in L.A.
Source: The Washington Post, October 3, 2005
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