Sunnyside Up: Solar Energy Making Headlines

I have noticed that solar energy has recently been making headlines. The New York Times reports that "solar power is booming" and that the growth of solar energy will be driven by the following 3 factors:

1. Solar module costs are falling sharply
2. Governments around the world are strongly supporting solar power due to the fact that it produces neither local air pollutants nor heat-trapping gases
3. Integrating solar and wind power into electric grids is proving to be easier than many thought.

Other headlines agree that solar is booming...

CNBC reported today that the United States is celebrating the major milestone of 1 million solar installations nationwide. The New York Times confirmed that installations globally and in the U.S. have grown 28% in the last year.