California’s next renewable energy goal: A million solar batteries

In 2006, California’s pledge to build 1 million solar energy systems on homes, schools, farms and businesses was visionary and audacious, but achievable. By the end of the decade, we hit the million solar roofs milestone through a combination of smart government policy, a supportive business coalition and willing consumers. A new decade calls for a new goal: 1 million solar batteries by 2028. California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state. Though we still have a long way to go to reach our clean energy and zero-carbon goals, California continues to lead the way. Solar power remains a popular choice for lots of different types of energy consumers. But it is solar power coupled with battery storage, that represents a game changer for all of us. Declining solar costs, advances in installation experience and rapid innovation in energy storage technology make solar-charged battery systems a no brainer. We can transform our energy and climate efforts, while also benefiting state power grids and yielding savings for all consumers.