Republican Rep. John Szoka of Cumberland County been
criticized by some on the political right for sponsoring a bill that he says
could vastly grow the amount of solar-powered electricity production in North
Carolina.
On Wednesday Szoka addressed one of complaints by bringing
the representative of industrial battery maker Alevo to the legislature to make
a presentation about its products. Alevo's batteries are designed to store
electricity for utility companies, including electricity from solar farms and
wind farms, to help them maintain a consistent supply.
