Yes, solar power makes sense in those limited applications where the customer does not have convenient or economic access to the power grid, such as with remote country or mountain top homes. It is also useful for powering mobile or portable equipment such as utility, emergency, scientific devices, etc., where it is not otherwise feasible to hook to the power grid.There's one other place: space.
A belief in Earth-based solar power as an effective alternative for high density power generation is one of those things that distinguishes liberals from lefties.
"Liberals" only disbelieve in the laws of economics. "Lefties" disbelieve in in the laws of physics.
-Eric
As long as you're in a "local" orbit, I agree. No atmosphere, no clouds, no night time, and most especially no locally available power grid!
--Boot Hill
there are undoubtably quite few people who do not have the background in physics to understand the mechanics behind solar power. I guess Liberal is the word you use to describe the portion of that population who think solar energy is viable. Maybe its not, but honestly you have to realize any fanatisizm, or at least most of it, stems from a concern that is very natural. I dont know, I have read so much about Peak oil recently, that I wouldnt mind if more research went into alternative fuel sources. You may not agree, but understanding and accepting where other people are comming from will help build trust, and better conversation.....I don't know, you didn't say anything real offensive...but you know what i mean....