Let's Review Some Of The Facts:

• Photovoltaics = Photo means "light" & Voltaics means "volt"
• Photovoltaic Surfaces Are Semiconductors
• Semiconductors Are Made From Silicon
• Silicon Is Made From Refined Sand
• Sand Makes Up 27% Of The Earth's Surface - It Is Abundant!
• There Are Approximately Ten Sand Mining Companies In USA
• Silicon Is Refined At Various Levels Of Purification
• HINT: Computer-Grade Silicon Is Refined At A Billion To One Purification
• Photovoltaic-Grade Silicon Is Refined At A Million To One Purification
• Computer-Grade Silicon Sells For $1,000 kgm
• Photovoltaic-Grade Silicon Sells For $100 kgm
• DO YOU KNOW WHY THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF PV-GRADE SILICON?
• That Is Right!!! -Most Of Sand That Is Presently Being Mined Is Refined A Billion To One And Sold To The Computer Industry!

What Is Photovoltaics REAL Competitor For Resources?

YOU GUESSED IT - THAT'S RIGHT!!!

IT IS THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY

"That's no threat partner -just fact!"

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