There are many factors that have not yet been covered in this series. One of which is the lack of energy efficiency in the average household. Fix this and even with limited sunlight, you can still power your whole house using a $600 solar system. For over over 30 years. Solar technology has advanced far more than people are aware and can charge off minimal sunlight now. Even moonlight.

We understand your argument that the sun is still 'burning stuff' but the point here is that the sun will burn regardless of what we do. Our obsession on this planet with burning stuff has been proven to affect us in a negative way...and this we CAN do something about.

We also understand your reservations concerning the storage of the sun's energy. Lead Acid batteries are a big problem for the environment. Lithium is better but still a problem that needs to be addressed. And work is being done in this area as we speak.

Thank you for taking the time to comment here and sorry for taking a month to get back to you.