I know we could or already have the capability of powering electricity with solar power. The sun has enough power to get a lot done in just one day, forgot the stat… Anyway, do you think this is some kind of government prevention of some kind? Maybe the amount of money we make off of electricity, gas, etc.

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Answer by ketamonkey
The main reason it is not widespread yet is because of the cost of manufacturing large scale systems. Super-pure silicon and other components are just starting to be manufactured at a reasonable price.

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