Fight the gas prices

[Munkay]

Let's say you are like the average Italian who uses 6000 kWh/year. Pick an efficiency number... For fun lets choose the theoretical achievable 40% (the inverse = 2.5).

According to this article 40% is achievable.

Your average Italian will need to come up with $70,000 for the initial system, then invest more time and money each year for operation and maintenance. Now, will this system last 10 years ($600+M&O/month)? 20 years ($300+M&O/month)? And what was the energy consumed in making your system?

But it does very little to answer these questions. I still agree solar power isn't the answer people tout it to be. But I thought I'd link the article anyways.

Cheers,

Munk