The Westlands Solar Park near the town of Lemoore in California's San Joaquin Valley. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Every month, California throws away enough solar and wind energy ...

For years, California lawmakers were stymied. But now, at a crucial juncture for electricity in America, the state is embracing an ambitious and long-awaited plan: to buy and sell far, far more power ...

Over the past two decades, California has become a juggernaut of solar energy production. But that doesn’t mean its residents are reaping huge benefits.A new analysis by Los Angeles Times staff writer ...

For years, California lawmakers were stymied. But now, at a crucial juncture for electricity in America, the state is embracing an ambitious and long-awaited plan: to buy and sell far, far more power ...

We’ve all seen the ads. Some offer “free” solar panels. Others promise nearly free energy if you just purchase a solar — well, solar system doesn’t sound right — maybe… solar energy setup. Many of ...

Two Solarlytics units installed next to a DC combiner. DC-DC converters are one option for tackling the issue of voltage collapse. Image: Solarlytics. As solar plants age and face varying ...