In the United States of America, many people are totally excited about solar power especially considering the new technology advances due to presidential initiatives in alternative energies. The price of solar cells has come down drastically over the last decade by as much as 50 percent.

In the last few years, solar power has become 65 percent more efficient and that means the return on investment for installing solar cells makes more sense than ever before. But, as we watch our technological exploits in the present period one has to wonder if the idea of getting your power from the sun is something new?

roof top solar panels

Surely, it is not, as all life on our little Planet is made possible in part because of the sun and many ancient civilizations such as the Incas and Aztecs were in fact sun worshipers. In Cuzco, the Secret Valley and Machu Picchu the Incas once ruled. There are still some families who care to bloodlines of the Incan legacy and perhaps we should have consulted them decades the prior as to just how much power the sun really has.

Axztec Art

Perhaps we should have contacted some of the Aztec civilization academic researchers and asked them about the Aztecs Gods of pure energy of the Sun. It makes sense from an ancient historical perspective and considering the technological revolution and advances in solar technology to get more of our power from the sun. Something to Contemplate in 2008.

 

 
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9 Comments on Solar Power is Nothing New to the Incas Empire of Sun Worshippers - We Need More Solar Homes

JAN
10
2008

You know... Solar energy in the summer up here would ROCK!!!!!!!! And I am thinking Wind energy in the winter would be beneficial as well....

However... when there is no sun (except for 4 hours in the winter) and we are left wanting for wind... what would be the plan???

I am all for alternate sources especially since it costs $350 for 100 gallons of oil per month to heat our home.

1:40am • #1
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Sara Lee,

Yes, you have nearly 24 hours sun at the peak of summer, Gosh great point, no power usage sell it all back to the grid and then in Winter you would have offset 1/2 your energy bill. I like it. Lance

1:51am • #2

I will definitely take a look at this, because I have been pondering building a house. I think that right now existing is a much better idea. Eventually I will build a home, and this would be something to consider. I am all for cutting my heating and cooling bills in half.

Rick Marnon, Brighton Realtor

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3:44pm • #4
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Rick,

I think you should as the long-term savings is quite a bit and the ROI is much much quicker than in past years. Lance

7:57pm • #5
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Lance,

I am a huge fan of solar energy.  I looked into the technology for my own home. It can be expensive to install but many states have incentive programs to offset the costs.  I think on average it takes about 7 years to be ahead of the game financially.  Of course the environment is ahead of the game once installed... 

 

9:56pm • #6
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Josef,

7-years is a whole lot less than the 25-year ROI that it use to be, I'd do it, plus it is a huge re-sale point. Lance

10:17pm • #7
JAN
11
2008
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Lance,

Solar power is slowly getting recognition from governments and private business as a viable alternative to our energy needs. It's about time. Nevada seems to have succeeded in attracting one or two solar equipment builders to locate here which would further boost solar usage in the state.

9:06pm • #8
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Esko,

I can remember about 20-years ago when Solar was in and tax incentives were first offered and the industry was booming and then it went flat. Too bad, and yes I see the re-emergence. Lance

10:13pm • #9

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