Having recently argued that the net cost of PV installations exceeds the energy costs of production, I'll here introduce a peer reviewed paper that suggests just the opposite. He also notes why (he says) 'tis so and what would change the dynamics. http://www.ucei.berkeley.edu/PDF/csemwp176.pdf It's worth noting writer's bona fides. Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist