Plastic or not, rollable solar panels exists

http://www.solardirect.com/pv/consumer-ready/power-film.htm

THE CHEAPEST WAY IS TO CONSERVE ENERGY !!!

What are the typical prizes per watt in a solar panel?

What about LED lamps?

keiko01, you should have got the energy efficient lighting years ago.

You present a false dichotomy. You should get the energy efficient fixtures, and the solar panels.

If they take 50 years to pay for themselves, you are being ripped off.

keiko01, I have been using CFL for over a decade now. Sadly, though, I don't have $10M to invest in solar energy.

From my reading, a good PV setup should break even in about 20 years, although of course this is dependant on the available sunlight, and the local cost of electricity. You would be justified in factoring in the projected future increase in electricity cost, too.

Could I be more energy efficient? Probably.

Should you put energy efficiency before investing in renewables? Absolutely. I was just objecting to the way you presented your argument, giving it as a reason not to invest in renewables. You should, if you can, do both.

I believe just like computers, solar panels will take the same road. From big computers filling a room to now having more power then they could Imagen back in the day sitting on my lap. Computer chips have become smaller every year, more powerful, and more efficient. now about the market thats different. Nike shoes cost 5 cents to make but sell for 100$ sounds like a profit, if the demand is their you can sell it at any price until you hit a top price that people will bare. i don't want to replace solar panels , just want them efficient. maybe a little thing the size of my hand or smaller that i can stick anywhere to charge anything like my car. I think we should make organic battery's that don't make waste or use harmful things. Making solar panels also make alot of waste to the point that it is pollutive, so... maybe biodegradable ones could be nice. thanks my 2 cents.