Solar Energy Store (broadcast Friday, September 26th, 2008)

2.4-kW PV system manufactured by GE, installed at 11,000 foot elevation, on the roof of the Highlands Patrol HQ building at the Aspen Mountain Resort in Aspen, Colorado. Aspen Skiing Co., via NREL.

Sure, the local lumberyard is fine for buying things like drywall and shingles -- but what if you want to put solar on your roof instead? In this segment, we'll hear about a new store for solar energy enthusiasts opening in Pennsylvania. The store, which will specialize in solar photovoltaic and solar thermal heating and hot water installations, will help businesses and homeowners design and install solar projects. Are green energy stores like this a growing trend? We'll talk about it.