More energy is consumed in creating a single solar panel than it will ever produce in its useful lifetime.
Only the truly retarded could believe this is an energy solution.
It's an energy NET LOSS.
Perhaps you're thinking of alcohol, because I've never seen a study that claimed a negative energy balance for photovoltaics.
Glad to see you here! Are you now beginning to see why we're gittin pist at this lame excuse for a Gray Davis replacement?
However, for a rural installation the owner installs himself, it can be a lifesaver. For instance, I designed a system where solar panels/batteries would back up both water (well pump) and enough auxiliary power to run my father oxygen machine should the main power fail. Without that he would not last long. We also have a 5KW generator backup in case of extended periods where the panels would not put out enough power.