Musk Vs. Buffett, A Solar War In The Desert Heats Up

The outcome of fight in Nevada could set the course for solar energy adoption across the country.

Jan 29, 2016

SolarCity, America’s largest manufacturer and leaser of solar panels, was welcomed into Nevada with economic incentives. But then Nevada’s Public Utilities Commission started charging homes with solar panels more to use the public grid. This is bigger than a fight over solar energy - Nevada Energy, is part of Warren Buffett’s business empire, and Elon Musk is behind SolarCity. The outcome of fight in Nevada could set the course for solar energy adoption across the country. 

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