[citation][nom]bayouboy[/nom]Yes, to store enough energy to make off the grid solar work, you would need several dozen, if not more to provide enough power. This would also cost an exorbitant amount of money. And then it will cease to work after 10 years. So, more money. Complete fantasy at this level of technology.Solar panels more efficient by 2011? I'm not saying it can't happen, but unless a major breakthrough is made in photovoltaics, there is no way solar panels can get more efficient.[/citation]
solar panels on the market today does about 8-12% efficiency, they have new ones coming out (hopefully soon) with about 30% efficiency, thats a LOT better then the old ones