Despite its positive potential, solar energy is no magic bullet to erase all energy woes. It would be big step in the right direction though.

In its current state, it is too expensive and doesn't provide enough power to serve electricity needs. However, the high cost is primarily associated with a lack of mass production of solar panels spurred by lack of soaring demand. This is a problem that is solvable in the long run. Remember, once upon a time it was once an ordeal for Thomas Edison to use light bulbs to illuminate just one single street in New York. Nowadays, any person who has a hand can change a lightbulb, a ubiquitous part of modern life.

Also, technology continually improves to increase efficiency and drive down cost. Again, there is currently a lack of incentive to really accelerate research and development compared to say, the unlimited US defense budget....