Since 1996, production of PV cells and modules have been growing at an average annual rate of 33% and sales are now worth $1 billion. And with intense competition among the major manufacturers and new technologies being discovered, the price of affordable solar panels is starting to plummet.

And this is just the start....

With commitment from various influential governments to the expansion of the solar PV industry, the current growth of activity is merely the beginning of the massive transformation and expansion expected to occur over the coming decades.

With a global vision of making a residential solar power system a viable option to home owners and a drive to cut carbon emissions, these forward thinking governments, notably Germany and Japan, are pushing the industry forward at a rapid rate.

At the same time, there is a need to show as many people as possible the message that affordable solar power systems will bring economic and environmental benefits to regions which encourage its uptake and the development of a local industrial base.

There is no excuse for not doing anything. You don't have to spend a lot of money. You can install an affordable solar power system yourself that will save you loads of energy and money. For more information click here.

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