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Old 12-14-2009, 01:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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DIY Solar PV panels sold at Lowes

Hi,

These are an interesting development: the cost ~$900 each, and they have built in inverters, so they can be easily integrated into the AC wiring. They are Akeena Andalay panels rated at 175 watts per panel.

Solar power coming to a store near you - Yahoo! News

Akeena Solar's Andalay AC Solar Panels Now Available at Lowe's Home Improvement Stores

Renewable Retail: Buying Solar Panels Along With Screwdrivers - Environmental Capital - WSJ

Pretty cool stuff -- not particularly cheap (yet) at $5.15/watt, but better than we had before now...

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