Sunlight grows our crops, trees, and flowers, lets us see, and is one of our sources for vitamin D. It is also a source of energy for homes, businesses, and one airplane. In California, with our 1895 hours of usable sunlight each year, it’s no surprise that people are turning to solar.

An additional push for people in California to turn to solar power is that utility companies charge some of the highest rates in the country. At $0.23 KWH on average, that would be enough for anyone to look for alternative ways of powering their home. Since California is among those with the most solar panels installed, that …