"Preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse: Impact on Solar Power Generation and Best Viewing Locations"

The upcoming total eclipse on April 8 will impact solar power generation across the entire North American continent, affecting states with significant solar energy. While the eclipse will reduce the amount of sunlight reaching solar panels, utilities are prepared to avoid blackouts by planning for power reserves and turning to other energy sources. The increase in solar power generation since the 2017 eclipse means the impact will be about three times as high, and changing weather forecasts may alter plans. The eclipse will impact California, Alaska, and other places outside the path of totality, with Texas estimated to drop around 14 gigawatts of solar power during the event.