You totally misunderstand the realities of renewable energy and the associated economies of scale.  Additionally the pertinent point of the discussion was behind the meter storage. "Behind the meter solar" is an odd term that frankly is not germane.   
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The reality of the situation is that without micro grid and community solar scale storage Hawaii's renewable initiative is an and impasse.  The only solution is significant investment by financially viable firms.  It is doubtful that "HECO and its subs" have either the expertise or appetite to play in the micro grid and community solar scale storage arena.