--- On Wed, 10/22/08, Hoxsie, Howard <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


> My apologies, I didn't intend the $10,000 figure as a
> quote or anything, just a nice round number to use as a starting point.
> I also don't know how many private homes there are in the United States.
> 
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The challenge today, is that the solar panels used on homes are only about 17% efficient.   If we could double, triple, or more the efficiency, AND reduce the cost... then a solution can be had.

I believe the soaring cost of energy is definitely motivating a lot of people.  I also believe that people's complete lack of faith in our government to do anything helpful in any area is also pushing the progress as well.

-Craig

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