Condensation on windows is a problem for many homeowners, and it can occur in all types of buildings. Singled-glazed windows are a primary cause of condensation, though many modern day double-glazed windows do condensate. This is usually due to poor manufacturing and inadequate installation.
To put this in context, construction of a 500 MW power plant for the different energy sources would cost around: 1  $1.8 billion for a solar power plant. 2  $1.5 billion for a typical coal plant. 3  $2.6 billion for a coal plant with CCS. 4  $482 million for a natural gas plant.
A bright idea gets cheaper. Since 2007, the cost to buy a solar power system has fallen by about 50%, to an average upfront cost of $4,590 per kilowatt, says the Solar Energy Industries Association (a typical home system ranges from 3 kW to 7 kW). You would recoup your upfront cost in an average of seven to 15 years, the Solar Foundation reports.