The Home-Solar Boom May Have Gone Bust. Whats Next for Solar Power?

Published: Sept. 6, 2024, 10 a.m.

The amount of electricity generated by solar panels has surged over the last decade. But while rooftop solar panels are more common than ever, the balance of solar-power generation has shifted from power systems on individual homes to large-scale commercial arrays used by utilities. WSJ\u2019s Danny Lewis sits down with energy and climate reporter Phred Dvorak and Pvilion CEO Colin Touhey to talk about the future of home solar, and the new role it might play in the power grid.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com\n\n\n\nSign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter.\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther reading: \n\nThe Home-Solar Boom Gets a \u2018Gut Punch\u2019\n\nThe Solar Breakthrough That Could Help the U.S. Compete With China\xa0\n\nWhy Californians Have Some of the Highest Power Bills in the U.S.\n\nComing Soon for Homeowners: Solar Panels That Actually Look Attractive\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices