Researchers Map Where Solar Energy Delivers the Biggest Climate Payoff

“In California, a 15% increase in solar power at noon was associated with a reduction of 147.18 metric tons of CO2 in the first hour.”

Rutgers researchers mapped where solar actually moves the needle on emissions. California, Texas, and Florida get massive returns. New England barely registers. A 15% solar bump could cut 8.5 million tons of U.S. carbon annually. Useful data for anyone who wants climate investment to accomplish something instead of just checking boxes. Not all solar panels are created equal.