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To: TobagoJack who wrote (27916)1/17/2008 8:32:42 PM
From: Moominoid  Read Replies (1) of 217591
 

(1) does solar energy have any viable commercial future?
(2) if so, what solar panel technology has the best chance of making it?


1. Yes price per watt installed has been in steady declining due to learning curve and economies of scale effects. Climate policy that would price fossil fuels higher would only help more.

2. These guys claim very low costs:

guardian.co.uk

Until recently non-photovoltaic technologies had a big price advantage but maybe that's changed.
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