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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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 </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>