Consumer solar is in the computer hobby kit stage: a metaphor

This is interesting. The other week I was talking to someone, describing solar as not a power technology, but a silicon valley technology. This was why it was important to think of adoption rates in computer uptake speeds. I pointed out that solar installation was done by experts, or really dedicated hobbyists and tinkerers. There was no ‘snag one at Wal-mart’ solution, or being installed on campuses (like early computers were). They’re still in the computer-kit stage.

This Bosch continues my...