Scaling Solar Power in the U.S. Faces Massive Land Challenges

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains the daunting scale of infrastructure needed if the U.S. were to rely entirely on solar power. According to his report, powering the nation would require solar arrays equivalent in size to the entire state of West Virginia—land that’s not readily available, especially in the East. While solar remains a viable part of the energy solution, its expansion will face serious logistical challenges.