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5-7-2009 8:32 AM
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Next evolutionary step in solar panels. Anything that increases efficiency and lowers costs is alright in my book.

These things will be everywhere within the next couple of years.
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5-7-2009 9:41 AM
Sebulba1963
Solar certainly has possibilities, but is pretty much cost prohibative now.

http://www.no3dollarfule.com
5-10-2009 12:16 PM
disenchantedcitizen
The cost of solar power has declined nearly 90 percent over the past two decades: http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/greentips/204-can-solar-energy-fit-your-budget.html

A one kilowatt PV system generating 150 kilowatt hours of energy each month:
• prevents the mining of 150 lbs of coal
• stops 300 lbs of carbon dioxide from escaping into the atmosphere
• keeps 150 gallons of water from being wasted
• keeps nitrous oxide and sulfur dioxide from being released into the environment
• can provide a reliable source of energy in a remote village in an underdeveloped country
http://www.millionsolarroofs.com/solarenergyfacts.html

The installation cost is high but recurring costs will certainly be ...
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