Solar Power Becoming More Desirable But Still Too Expensive
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Solar power is more popular than ever in the U.S. but it still has a long way to go to catch up with more traditional sources of heating homes and businesses.
The online technology journal Clean Edge says on the positive side, close to nine in 10 of the 1,700 people it surveyed believe that renewable energy should play a crucial role in the country’s future.
What’s more, solar power was seen as the most viable energy source, picked ahead of wind and other high-tech industries.
Yet, despite seeing a need to switch to renewable energy, just six percent are considering purchasing a solar system during the next year.
The reason is that the cost of installation and maintenance remains cost prohibitive for most homeowners.
However, this might not always be the case. For instance, the energy-saving LED light bulb sold for $30 apiece three decades ago. Today, it costs about four or five bucks.
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