While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine at night, solar is breaking records around the world, including in sunny California. This isn’t just a milestone moment for California; it’s a milestone for the entire world. Solar’s rise has helped California cut polluting energy sources out of its power mix. It needed batteries to get here — and California has that crucial energy storage in spades. It’s not uncommon for batteries to meet over one-quarter of the state’s electricity demand for a portion of the night.