Cost Problems
What is the free fuel source that solar panels use to make electricity?
Sunlight
What major problem forces solar to rely on batteries?
Not Working At Night
True or False: Solar panels work best when they get very hot.
False
What general term refers to the high price of putting up solar?
Cost
What components are now cheap and are not the main issue?
Solar Panels
What is the main reason critics argue solar is currently unreliable?
The High Battery Cost
What specific equipment is preventing solar from fully replacing the current system due to its high cost?
Batteries
What is the name for the high cost of labor and permits?
Soft Costs
What is the main barrier that makes solar unaffordable for homeowners?
Down Payment
What is the solution that cuts down on city permitting and paperwork?
Streamlining Costs
What is the two-part main takeaway for solving the whole economic problem?
Cutting costs & scaling up battery technology
What is the name of the cheaper, lighter, next-gen solar cell material?
Perovskite