[PeaceBeWithYou]

If this catches on NJ will surpass CA into bankruptcy, if they haven't already. 3M or even 1.5M for 500KW is NUTS.

[Number_Cruncher]

the Janssen rooftop system, which will use solar power to generate enough electricity for the daily needs of 600 homes

This can't be right. That would be 67 sq ft per home. They must mean 60 homes. If a home owner did this, it would cost at least $50,000.

[Dutch Boy]

I wonder if this might put another nail in the coffin of current solor technology. If something that big can't product enough to run the entire plant is it worth it? Alternate sources of engery is a cool concept but when you factor in the cost and materials to produce it I am reminded of Rube Goldberg. If something could be developed cheap and efficient it might have a chance. Otherwise it's another neat idea that goes no where.