With the debate over Cap and Trade, a policy that is expected to drive up energy costs 40%, dwindling natural resources, an aging and outdated power grid infrastructure, and the ever increasing cost of producing electricity, a growing number of people have been looking for way to achieve energy independence or ways to reduce energy usage. Green technology is the obvious solution, with solar panels being the most viable and proven. Solar panels offer a lot of advantages to consumers and now make more sense than ever.