2008 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for solar power for a number of reasons: skyrocketing energy costs, more efficient and affordable PV panels, the issue of renewable energy being championed by all three presidential candidates and rising public consciousness.
Just got back from Solar 2008 in San Diego, CA and I have to say it was an outstanding event. Virtually all the major US players in solar energy were there. The lectures and classes were uniformly well presented (and on time!). I met lots of great people in the solar community: energized manufacturers, savvy utility guys, geeky engineer types, and beleaguered, but optimistic, community activists.
