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When most people hear the words solar power they instantly think of good ole solar panels on rooftops or in a solar farm in the desert.
The california solar mandate is part of an initiative by the california energy.
Starting in 2020 all new homes in california must come with solar panels.
Builders are getting ready alejandro deleon carries a solar panel as workers from home solar company sunrun install a.
And with good reason.
Traditional utility scale and rooftop solar panels have dominated the solar market until this point.
By now you might have heard that california passed a law requiring all newly built homes to be equipped with a solar power system.
Critics also said homes without rooftop solar panels would have less incentive to install lithium ion batteries which can generate further cost savings and also help families keep the lights on.
The move adds to california s already robust.