this is mainly for my grandpa…

there’s usually a pessimistic if not altogether mocking tone attributed to most news-reels associated with alternative energy. especially solar power. i was delighted not to be upset at this one, however (barring the self satisfied “you can’t think about silica chips…you have to think about potATO chips!” quip from dr. born-in-the-30’s-humor at caltech…har har).

gives a brief yet easily understandable perspective on solar power and the reality behind making it work, both scientifically, and within our fossil fuel-driven economy.