Solar Energy has a Bright Future

The recent run-up in oil prices has increased interest in alternative energy sources, especially ones that are not subject to changing political fortunes, that are renewable, and that pollute less. VOA’s Zulima Palacio reports on one source that appears endlessly renewable. If it is not, the consequences will go far beyond energy supplies.

Scientists and experts expect about a 50 percent reduction in the cost of solar energy in the next 10 years. And with other energy sources becoming more expensive, solar is shining more brightly. Builders of new houses throughout the sunny Southwestern part of the U.S. are beginning to offer solar panel roofs as an optional feature.

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