What happens to solar power during the eclipse FOX 26 Houston News Published August 21, 2017 10:44 AM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published August 21, 2017 10:44 AM CDT OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) - California power companies are asking people to use less power when things go dark during the solar eclipse. They say even just un-plugging your cell phone charger can make a difference.
