More Sun for Less: Solar Panels Drop in Price


	More Sun for Less: Solar Panels Drop in Price

rmowery

9-6-2009 10:18 AM

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rmowery says:

Still too expensive for 70% of the population. These need to get down to the price of a home furnace and become more efficient.

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9-7-2009 9:44 AM

bookchick49

I agree. Just makes me think / wonder if the 'alternatives' will be so costly that after all the rants about pushing for 'eco friendly' schtuff, no one will be able to afford it anyway. Sort of like, the latest and greatest tech gear. Usually prices drop when the next gen arrives. But haven't seen that happen with the eco schtuff.

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