Is this technology being kept from the public ? why is the cost so high ? In a time of energy problems and environmental concerns ,it would seem that solar energy is the way to go . Solar energy seems to be used by someone who is rich enough not to be all that concerned about high utilities cost . Companies who are in that business, would make a lots more money with the increase in the number of homes using that technology. I am wondering if some out side forces are working to keep that technology out of the hands of the average consumers .
What Iam concerned about it the use of this technology where it makes sense to use it .In Texas we don’t have that much of a problem with snow .I think that solar power used along with what we get from the power grid would lower the cost of energy in times when it is put to greater use ,which is the summer time .
bob,this question is asked inorder to get input from others. If it is their opinion ,I want that too .It is not a matter of if they are lieing ,it is just of question of what they think . We,as Americans ,need to chill out a little bit . We all ,have been so worked up about politics in this country ,that it carry’s over to other parts of out lives ,if we are not careful . I thank you for your answer .
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It doesn,t have to be expensive to convert to green power. You can build a solar panel for less than 200$. The information in how to do is available on the net, (se my source). We all just should do something about it.
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They require a lot of maintenance and are not practical where it snows (the panels would be covered by 3 feet of snow in the winter).
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Cost is the major barrier, I think. In the Bay Area of California many counties are supplying loans to home-owners at very low rates to get solar panels. I think most people also feel that the technology for solar isn’t quite "there" yet in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness to invest quite yet. It’s like waiting for the new Ipod to come out or something.
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you’re probably right. its definitely some sort of dirty global politics that keeps solar energy out of reach of the common. maybe they are some moneyed classes – who are planning to buy the whole world once crisis strikes. the idea of certain countries waiting on other countries for depletable natural resource production – like oil – and keeping her own resources untouched .. sends a chill down my spine. i think i can well guess what is on her mind. all i have to say about this is: a dead butcher is also a butcher be it in heaven or hell. same with dirty imperialists and corrupt politicians.
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something to ponder upon: in this regard of the solar energy being too(and probably unnecessarily) expensive, there are places where such stuff could be highly recommended and would be fully efficient. countries where theres no snowfall and where its sunny almost all year round. however, i wonder why even in such places, the cost of solar energy systems remain quite exorbitant.
I think solar power needs more advances in technology. It seems not to be as efficient as it should be, high to maintain, and expensive to set up.
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There is a high cost factor in making solar panels to convert light to electricity. But there are low cost options. Solar water heaters are simple to make and are used a lot. In a trip to Greece I saw a solar water heat on almost every roof. You could build one with black garden hose and a little pump. Although they do get more complicated in climate where freezing temperatures are a concern
Anyone that says that outside forces are keeping the technology out of the hands of the average consumer is a flat out liar and shouldn’t be trusted for anything. It’s just the reality of cost.
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It is expensive and this is the main hurdle even though there are benefits and there are tax incentives and rebates it is still a lot of money for the average American Joe. Another hurdle is that some people don’t trust it. They have come to rely on gas and electric and know that it is there and provided whereas they are still leery of alternative energy sources (however some of our actual energy comes from alternative energy sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric now days little do they know we don’t totally rely on oil and coal anymore!)
I don’t think there are any outside forces keeping it from us:( I have seen the prices drop but not quickly enough. My grandmothers was cheaper than when my parents purchased 7 years ago and she has a comparable sized home. It is also a good sign that most electric companies have programs to buy unused energy from solar powered grid members now as well.
Our family has looked into solar on several occasions and has had to veto it every time. It would run us about 30,000 to power our 3,000 sq ft home efficiently with solar power. We have also looked into it as a supplemental power source but found that to not be cost effective either. We would receive about a 9,000 tax rebate but even with this provided it was not affordable for us at this time. I would so love to have solar power at least for a back up for when the power goes out and the energy company doesn’t bother to fix it in a timely manner and I have to throw out all the food in my deep freeze and regular freezer and refrigerator and restock for a few hundred dollars!
Yes in some areas solar would not be that practical but that is also why you have a solar assessment done and don’t just have solar panels placed on your home willy nilly. We have had several of these to see where the best placement would be to get the best output for our home with the fewest panels and with ours it would be our roof. With a friend they had a panel built on one end of their home and on the roof. My 90-year-old grandmother actually had a build out for her 18th century farmhouse custom made to blend in better that is not attached to her home and a small panel made for her milk house that connected to her home with wiring.
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its gonna lots and lots of wires, so some people a re lazy and don’t feel like it.
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Hi!
It doesn,t have to be expensive to convert to green power. You can build a solar panel for less than 200$. The information in how to do is available on the net, (se my source). We all just should do something about it.
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http://www.1greenpower.com