Solar Power’s Increasing Vaule

Solar power is a focus of US military research and numerous market expansions and the technology is rapidly advancing. From the article: “We believe the solar sector is at an inflection point,” says Vishal Shah from Deutsche Bank. “It has passed the tipping point for grid parity in 10 major markets worldwide.”

–from The Telegraph (UK)

The Price of Solar Energy Becoming Competitive

Although long considered an “alternative” energy source, solar energy prices have declined so substantially that starting in 2013 they will very soon be competitive with more mainstream energy sources like coal, natural gas, or hydro.

–from The Economist