Solar Energy No Longer for the Wealthy

Solar energy is no longer for the rich and famous according to a recent report from the Center for American Progress. Over the past few years, the cost for photovoltaic systems have been cut in half while model efficiency has also drastically improved. Solar power is competitive in a number of markets and with the recent advent of solar leasing, from companies like SolarCity and SunPower Corp. , renewable energy is available for the masses and at an affordable price tag.

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This segment is from Tuesday's edition of "Digging for Value," in which sector analysts Joel South and Taylor Muckerman discuss energy and materials news with host Alison Southwick. The twice-weekly show can be viewed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It can also be found on Twitter, along with our extended coverage of the energy and materials sectors @TMFEnergy.

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