It is expected that in 2 to 5 years solar power will become competitive enough to other energy sources that many concerned with high fuel costs and environmental impact will chose solar power. Solar panels will be rising more and more. We have had solar power panels on our home for over twenty years.
Many large institutions are converting over to solar power already. With electricity going up and high heating costs solar energy is expected to take a huge leap into reality as far as mainstream. As solar panels become cheaper more people will be installing solar panels on there homes for a much cleaner and cheaper utility.