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Originally Posted by zinglebarb
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But if everyone starts buying electric cars then we'll need even more power stations, or have to burn more coal and oil
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Originally Posted by altis
There is much talk of the cost of solar power falling heavily in the next five years. Putting product onto the general retail market can only hasten this process. Roll on!
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That's a good thing, I guess as they become more mainstream not only will the cost fall but the development of their efficiency will improve more too.
The only problem left now if the government, who seem to be starting to cut back on the amount of grants available for people to install them. Also, if we're all starting to generate our own electricity, how will the government replace the revenue from our 5% fuel VAT, the Corporation Tax paid by the energy companies and the National Insurance and IT paid by employees made redundant. I wouldn't be surprised if the government not only removed the grants available but placed a monthly tax on having a panel fitted!