Kevin Begos a freelance journalist, former MIT Knight Science Journalist and researcher whose stories appear in New York Times and Scientific America. Begos shares his views surrounding solar energy controversies versus oil, coal and natural gas. Because of the increased attraction of solar energy by consumers, Congress under Presidents Obama’s Administration extended a 30% tax credit to individuals and business toward the purchase of solar systems from their tax bill. The result of this tax incentive aided in the purchase reduction of solar panels. Environmentally minded consumers moved to solar over the growing concern of climate change due to fossil fuel pollution. Some drawbacks to solar energy is the reproduction of this source provides