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Startup Makes Cheap Solar Film Cells ... With an Inkjet Printer

I didn't read but the title, so we could do this. Let's stipulate that this guy's invention uses plastic wrap, and 10,000 sq. ft. of  solar cells for your roof can be made at home for $15.  The connectors, etc., cost another $20.  We're talking free home 'lectricity here.  Don't argue, it's free,  Here's your question. How will gummint grab their "share?"  Are they secure enough in their positions as overseers to emulate Baltimore Gas & Electric. and all the other Electrics. and just charge us the "special fee?"  Or, will they make an attempt?  Like, have Al Gore proclaim that using so much solar energy encourages the sun to step up daylight production, and  with it more global warming.   It's baby-steps for them after that sale. Wait! Here's a good gummint scheme.  Congress creates the "2008 Homeless Electric Mobility Act."  It provides  solar energy to those lacking a roof over their heads, and thus no place to place the solar panels they'll need  to power the printers we'll provide them, to print solar cells.  I like that one.  You know it will be something.  Wait!  With free electricity, electric cars finally makes financial sense.  The gummint  will have a s**t hemorrhage trying to recoup their fuel taxes.  Oye. The mind boggles.  They'll have to kill this guy before dawn.

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