Everyone loves rooftop solar. But there’s a problem. Solar power has grown dramatically in the United States, thanks in part to the millions of solar panels installed on the roofs of people's homes.

In the quest to reduce energy bills, many homeowners look to solar Photovoltatic panels as a means of avoiding expensive monthly costs. But, are there solar panel problems we might not be aware of?

To the editor: Every month, California throws away enough solar and wind energy to power half a million homes — not because we don’t need it, but because our system is designed to waste it. While ...