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Originally Posted by #-3
Residential production also creates a different infrastructure problem, because grids aren't designed to carry large amounts of power away from these communities. Not sure if still true, but one of the hosts of SGU mentioned a couple years ago when he install roof top solar that they had to analyze the number of other houses in his area with existing panels before approving the extra supply going into the grid. Probably part of the solution, but also probably a very small part.
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Sounds related to a problem that Australia is seeing. The popularity of rooftop solar means that the neighborhood voltage during midday can be pushed higher than desirable, which could lead to excess power use, increased electric device wear and inverters for solar systems shutting down.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-...ption/10460212