There is a lot of talk about solar energy as the wave of the future. Solar technology has advanced in the past few decades and research is continuing. Solar is the one energy that is present everywhere on the planet, is free except for the hardware used to capture it, and is the ultimate renewable energy. Are there any drawbacks? There are some, and this article will seek to introduce you to these issues. The hurdle that stops many people from installing solar panels is the up front cost. This can run to $20,000 or more, depending on the size of the building. This initial cost is recoverable over a period of a decade or two. Solar does make economic sense if you plan to stay in your home (or business) for this length of time. If you do, you can realize cost savings as well as energy security and the satisfaction that you are not contributing to global warming. There is good news regarding installation costs, however. Some localities are providing programs that allow you to s

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