The World Is Turning to Solar

It's no secret how much money is to be made in the oil and gas game, but earlier this year Energy Secretary Steven Chu pointed out that for the first time there is money to be made in renewables. Sure enough, top investor Warren Buffett has poured money into renewable energy projects -- but he's not the only one. Today, Fool.com contributors Aimee Duffy and Tyler Crowe discuss some big money coming from some surprising sources that may change the world energy game forever.

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