I've read about that idea. If it is really more efficient than photovoltaic cells, then we'll most likely see a lot more of it, at least here. The southern desert could just about boil water without the mirrors in the summer, when power is most needed. Of course, that may not be the best option for Maine or Minnesota.
Just as we should do.
Absolutely. The minute the federal government gets involved, costs go up and results go down.
As the price of energy goes up, we're more and more likely to find out. If solar panels aren't viable, then they won't be used unless, of course, someone lobbies Congress successfully, and tax dollars are flushed to prop up an inefficient system.
I hadn't heard that. Nuclear is looking better and better, and is, as you said, the cheapest way to produce energy, right after coal.
Well, get McCain elected, and hold his feet to the fire to keep his promise to encourage more drilling, and we'll find out who is right.
That is, if he can actually get the industry to drill.