Solar moves beyond early adopters in upper Midwest

It’s time to consider solar power again.

Better technology and lower prices are making solar power in 2014 achievable and more affordable than in the past.

Two types of solar power are available – thermal collectors heat air and water; photovoltaic (photo – light and voltaic – electrical potential) systems convert light to electricity.

"We’re really past innovators and early adopters with solar and looking at the ‘early majority’ now. The cost of solar has come down a lot, and all sorts of people are now installing solar energy projects," said Dan Thiede, Clean Energy Resource Team communications manager, University of Minnesota – St. Paul.

By ANDREA JOHNSON, For The Prairie Star

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