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Why should the government pay for the panels, Shawn?

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> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Shawn
> Gordon
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 2:03 PM
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> Subject: Re: OT: Alternative energy
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> At 01:50 PM 10/22/2008, Craig Lalley wrote:
> >--- 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.
> > >
> >*******************************
> >
> >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.
>
> yea, my whole beef has been the efficiency factor.  I want to get
> some panel for my camper and trickle charge the battery while dry
> camping.  There are companies coming up with more and more effecient
> methods, but the key is the ability to cheaply mass produce.
>
>
> >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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