I find this article very interesting and I would like to open a debate on the merits of utility scale solar. Many of the newest VC backed startups are going after this space. I wonder if its the right direction for the future of energy production. The idea of using existing rooftop space, rather than building huge solar power plants in places like beautiful Central California, seems appealing.

The interesting part of this is that land there is probably among the most expensive in the nation. Unless they’re planning some dual-use function it’s going to take a LONG time to recoup their investment costs. Land prices in California are why we talk mostly about rooftop installations, because that’s the only way we can install solar w/o handing over an arm, leg, and one additional appendage of the seller’s choice.