
How Big a Role Will Solar Play in Hawai‘i’s Goals for Energy
Season 2017 Episode 12 | 56m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
How Big a Role Will Solar Play in Hawai‘i’s Goals for a Clean Energy Future?
The demand in Hawaii for residential rooftop solar permits has declined between 50-70% when you compare any given week in 2012 vs. 2016. The reasons have been widely reported and debated. Where does that leave solar as part of the diverse portfolio of renewable energy resources needed to achieve the State’s ambitious goal? By 2045, electricity must be generated using 100% clean energy.
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How Big a Role Will Solar Play in Hawai‘i’s Goals for Energy
Season 2017 Episode 12 | 56m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
The demand in Hawaii for residential rooftop solar permits has declined between 50-70% when you compare any given week in 2012 vs. 2016. The reasons have been widely reported and debated. Where does that leave solar as part of the diverse portfolio of renewable energy resources needed to achieve the State’s ambitious goal? By 2045, electricity must be generated using 100% clean energy.
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