The dark side of solar power

The sun is a great source of renewable energy. But how we harness that energy has its problems.

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Solar power is one of the most popular renewable energy sources.

Solar is the fastest growing energy sector in the United States — mostly because it’s both accessible, and pretty damn cheap.

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70%

How much the cost of solar panels has dropped since 2014.

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