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Solar: A Great Hedge Against Hyper-Inflation
Many economists think that a financial Armageddon is on the horizon in the United States and Europe. While don’t necessarily agree that a meltdown would result in an end-days scenario, doomsday prepper-style, there is certainly an argument to be made for inevitable inflation if out of control deficit spending by governments continues. How can solar [...]
Green Economy: Historic Opportunities Everywhere
We have the means to reinvigorate the economy, create millions of jobs, increase energy security and open up vast new exports markets. If we are to keep carbon concentrations below 450ppm, we can anticipate clean energy investments exceeding $13 trillion over the next two decades. These investments lower energy costs and directly benefit manufacturers of [...]
How Silver Prices are Affecting the Future of Solar
The skyrocketing cost of silver will force innovation in the solar industry, according to a report from Lux Research. Solar module prices have been dropping dramatically over the last two years, despite a six-fold price jump in silver since 2002. Silver is the primary choice for metal electrodes to collect the electricity generated by sunlight in [...]
Why Inflation is Good For Solar Panels
As Merriam-Webster tells us, inflation is defined as: “a continuing rise in the general price level usuallyattributed to an increase in the volume of money and credit relative toavailable goods and services.” I know, I know — not exactly the kind of thing you want to be reading on a Friday. But before your eyes [...]