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A Cautionary Solar Tale: Billions Wasted Thanks to a Rush to Market

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A Cautionary Solar Tale: Billions Wasted Thanks to a Rush to Market
An aerial view of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in the Mojave Desert in California, near Primm, Nev., on Feb. 20, 2014. Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Gary Abernathy
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Back in the late 1970s, there was a popular wine commercial with the film director Orson Welles reminding us that “some things can’t be rushed,” and concluding with what became a famous catchphrase: “We will sell no wine before its time.”
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Gary Abernathy
Gary Abernathy
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Gary Abernathy is a longtime newspaper editor, reporter, and columnist. He was a contributing columnist for the Washington Post from 2017–2023 and a frequent guest analyst across numerous media platforms. He is a contributing columnist for The Empowerment Alliance, which advocates for realistic approaches to energy consumption and environmental conservation.