From The Workbench - Alternative + Renewable Energy Blog Valuable information for do-it-yourselfers interested in the latest in alternative + renewable energy

I can not tell you how happy it makes me to see a technology like solar energy going mainstream.  It is so different from your favorite band “selling out” by joining big companies ad campaigns, or your favorite sports star joining a rival team (*cough*Johnny Damon*cough*Manny Rameriz*cough).  When a technology like solar power “sells out” by going mainstream, it means EVERYONE wins.  By taking solar power energy from the dark ages that were the 1970’s (you know what I mean, huge panels installed like monoliths on your neighbors rooftop) to the sleek, modern and efficient age that is today, our entire planet will benefit.

The “where” of where you can buy solar energy products is growing exponentially.  In addition to being one of the leading sources, Northern Tool has been pushing the tech for some time now.  The good news is, the where’s are growing and will hopefully bring this clean and powerful source of energy to so many more people than ever before.  Word on my street is that now, solar power products can be purchased at Sam’s Club, and heck, even IKEA is selling kits.  Wow, talk about a great leap forward from 10 years ago.

The bottom line is, with the availability of such products increasing exponentially, I think we are really at a threshold for people actually being able to “do-it-yourself” at home.  I am excited to see how many new projects, technologies, ideas and alternatives are created by people being able to simply tinker at home.  How refreshing to begin taking steps away from our dependence on gas in all its forms.  The time is now!