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

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

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May 29, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"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."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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