Originally Posted by Jorsher

Same reason farmers and business get subsidies, because they don't work. Government wouldn't waste money on something that doesn't work. Yes, I know they love to waste money, but it's usually on something that benefits them.

Either way, most of the solar stations don't get ANYTHING from the government, and do it for their own profit. The one built in NM was paid for by investors. You know why? Because they work. And they know that eventually, all their money will be profit (other than the usual maintenance).

How can you say solar panels don't work Is pixie dust keeping the space station and satellites powered? It sure isn't gas, and I'm sure they have the panels up for a reason. There are more and more solar plants being built for a reason. The reason is, it works, and doesn't require anything but the sun.

Do I believe they'll ever be able to support ALL the power requirements of the lovely human race? Hell no. But I don't think we should be sitting around burning ---- for power forever either. Put the deserts to use. Nobody wants to live there.

Fat women need to be on treadmills generating power, and their farts used for methane powered generators.

Originally Posted by random-strike

those satelittes use less power than your computer...

im not "against" solar power, but i am against solar power subsidies

Originally Posted by bigwig

The way I see things with solar power is, the government should be installing the panels on state/federal buildings rather than subsidizing private business. This way they are increasing demand, hopefully allowing prices to drop, and thus allowing more "average" people to buy into solar power. At least then they are not just going completely into debt but building equity by making an "investment". If government is going to increase in size, it should at least do so in a logical, capitalistic manner.