[OKC] Solar panels - driving down the costs.

[David Rushton]

I have decided that my area of focus regarding sustainability is going to be in solar panel installation.  I have been following the developments in the world of pv very carefully for a while.  I believe that when the cost curve gets to the right point - the market will explode.  Costs are still way to high for this to happen soon - even with a 30% tax credit.  The cost of the panels is falling - with some companies claiming a manufacturing cost of 70 cents per watt.  There are new developments in the pipeline - that should bring that cost to around 50 cents in the next 5 - 10 years.  Installed cost is the problem at the moment - with total installation costs running around $6 - $7 pre watt.  This seems to me to open up great potential for creative people to get into the market, and drive the cost down to 
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