Why would one use solar when utility power is so cheap Page

Why would one use solar when utility power is so cheap Page

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Solar cell technology has finally come of age.

	Modern solar electric panels are guaranteed for 25 years and last much more.
	Cost of systems are cheaper than running in a new public utility line.
	Life cycle cost per kilowatt-hour is less expensive than public utility costs.
	Modern inverters (or power condition system, PCS) have conversion efficiencies in the upper 90% range.
	Gigawatts are being generated in the US and in many foreign countries.
	Solar Electric Systems are already in use by EVERY Government agency and NASA.
	In the US, tens of thousands of homes are already solely powered by Solar Electric Systems
	Thousands of villages in foreign countries enjoy necessities and conveniences provided solely by Solar Electric Systems

The sun will always be with us ^tm.

	No fuel to purchase
	No green house gasses
	No toxic waste to dispose of
	Fossil fuels are being depleted
	No new power lines over your head
	No nuclear fuel waste to find a place for
	No maintenance repairs or rebuilding of generator equipment

Owning your own power generation system will give you a confident, calming, independent feeling.

	No rate hikes
	NO NEW taxes
	No hidden costs
	No rolling blackouts
	No "fuel adjustment" costs
	No blackouts during storms
	No worries of peak versus off-peak hours