July 17, 2007

Mainstreaming solar = cost


"After encouraging 346 research groups last year to seek grants for surmounting hurdles to harnessing solar power, the Energy Department this year ended up awarding $22.7 million over three years to 27 projects — hardly the stuff of an energy revolution, several scientists said." From the NY Times article, the graph above comes from the Energy Information Administration.
Solar Power Wins Enthusiasts but Not Money - NY Times

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