There is a lot of exciting stuff going on with solar power these days.  Solar Concentrators are becoming a big deal lately as a way to reduce the amount of silicon used, since there is a worldwide silicon shortage at the moment.  Here are two articles that offer hope on the affordability and long-term practicality of solar collectors.

Cheaper Solar Comes Closer

Solar May Get Cheaper

Businesses are starting to unveil new products, and the business world in general is starting to realize that people want solar power, and that there could be a lot of money in it for them.  Now we just have to prove them right and buy the stuff.