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The cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules has fallen by 99% over the last four decades. Why? Two items seem most important to a team of MIT researchers. The dominant factor was an increase in conversion efficiency, or the amount of power generated from a given amount of sunlight. Also government policy helped to decrease costs. What is your take on falling solar photovoltaic module pricing? What would help to keep the market moving?

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