tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post7585769417191328842..comments2024-01-13T03:31:45.826-06:00Comments on GIS@SU: University of Texas Solar Energy Potential sounnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13095941808937540554noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-51153772805062830512014-02-17T22:37:57.772-06:002014-02-17T22:37:57.772-06:00I think the problem is that it usually takes about...I think the problem is that it usually takes about 20 years for a solar panel to pay itself off. As soon as prices drop off or they become more efficient, solar energy will become incredibly viable. On a side note, there have been some interesting issues regarding solar energy in Hawaii. When a private home owner uses solar energy they are essentially bypassing the grid electricity and not paying much money to the electric company being used. When the electric company doesn't get payed, there is less money to maintain power-lines and the infrastructure of our electrical grid. So, should solar energy become more affordable and efficient, we may have another problem on our hands....<br />Also I deleted my first comment because of the atrocious amount of typos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538099826538573488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-18455857543114188942014-02-17T22:35:32.887-06:002014-02-17T22:35:32.887-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538099826538573488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-40428894414178570152014-02-17T21:27:38.286-06:002014-02-17T21:27:38.286-06:00One would think with a process like this that plan...One would think with a process like this that planning to utilize solar energy would be more practical especially in cities or rapidly developing communities. Is it the lack of funds that's holding that "one man" back or lack of knowledge? Either way great article!Vallery Rusuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166064832815338867noreply@blogger.com