Strips

wmbrainiac, I recommend doing some research. Solar is NOT the green source it is touted to be. Panels degrade over time, and will need regular and expensive replacement. The Photovoltaic cells in the panels are neither biodegradable, nor recyclable, and degrade in voltage output over time. By 5 years the average expectancy is 80% of original KVW output, 10 years between 20% to 40%. If your answer was really viable, then the “religion of Capitalism” would happily provide the service. Why not? No expensive drilling costs, no controls and waste disposal costs like with nuclear, but they would still be able to charge standard rates for power consumption. The “religion of capitalism” does work, and if you think it’s such a great idea, build your design, propose it to venture capitalists, and show the world just how great it really is yourself (and make a fortune while you’re at it!). Of course it really ISN’T a viable resource, and you’d lose the shirt off of your back if you did try it.