The problem is that more energy is required and more CO2 produced in making the panels than they replace during their use. So in Iowa, using solar actually inc

The problem is that more energy is required and more CO2 produced in making the panels than they replace during their use. So in Iowa, using solar actually increases CO2 production, not decreases it. Somehow you are missing that. Solar's EROEI is only 4. So anywhere with a solar albino of less than .25 means solar there does more harm than good. NASA Goddard provides a map of where that is. From memory, I believe Iowa's is about .22. The breakeven line roughly goes through San Francisco.