http://www.nbcnews.com/mach/innovation/next-solar-energy-revolution-hiding-plain-sight-n742111 Some may have already heard of this, but entrepreneur Elon Musk's revolutionary electric car company plans to begin selling solar energy capturing shingles that blend in as well as any shingles available; they may in fact look even better. In addition to these roof solar tiles, photovoltaic (method of converting sunlight to electricity) window panes are being planned as well, meaning not only will private residences be able to independently sustain their power needs, so will commercial structures such as skyscrapers. Dominated by windows, buildings such as skyscrapers in the city have the potential to draw massive contracts with companies such as Tesla, expanding the clean energy company and promoting renewable resources at the same time. The same goes for the solar roof tiles. The potential for private and commercial solar development is at the highest level it has ever been at and Tesla is at the forefront of the market. This article intrigues me not only because of the implications of widespread private and commercial solar utilization on the environment, but also the affects it would have on the energy market in regards to the utility companies that provide grid power to homes and businesses. The more people and business move off the power grid and become self sustainable, the more revenue the utility companies stand to lose. I foresee a need for these companies to begin to innovate and branch out to stay alive in this ever changing world.
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