I work in this industry, and you have it right. Peaker plants are still valuable and serve a different need than solar. We might one day get to a point where

I work in this industry, and you have it right. Peaker plants are still valuable and serve a different need than solar. We might one day get to a point where batteries are the better option, but for now it's still just not economically sound. This about it ruining their view and lowering market value of what should be the last house they live in. On a side note - I am very excited about the cost lowering for whole house battery systems. In places like Arizona, and California where I live, we get enough sun that 2 of those can almost ensure the ability to not even need the grid for most people that have space to install the panels.