Solar will have a tough time competing here where we have some of the world's cheapest electric rates. But in many places with high priced diesel or coal power plants and with much more sun, solar shines. When we were in Alice Springs, Australia we saw that most homes had at least some solar power.


I don't see solar ever becoming our primary source of power but it may save us a lot of dependence on foreign oil and cause much less pollution than coal powered electricity. I see that as a win win.