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I'm really torn on this. Since ALL energy on this planet is solar in one form or another, the efficiency of grabbing it directly from the source is very appealing.
But, I definitely don't like the idea of our tax dollars being wasted on lousy technology. Those 10's of millions of dollars now go to the private sector, with the thought that they will innovate and it will add a bunch of jobs as well.
There is no technical reason why solar panels can't be very efficient, we just haven't figured it out yet. I think the problem is that social engineers are trying to jam these energy alternatives down our throats before they are ready. Which is fine right up until they use my money to do so. If there is a viable business model in "green" energy, I guarantee the Exxon's of the world will invest billions of their own dollars in making it work.
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