Solar Power is one of the most common of alternative power sources. Solar energy has been around for a while, but it is becoming a better source of power for us today. Over the years its use has become more efficient, because it is not only used for power but also heating ability. The panels take in the sun's radiation and it stores it within the panel and that is then used when you need it. Solar Energy is one of the oldest and is a very efficient alternative resources that is still used today.

Progress is being made to outfit many of Hawaii's homes with solar. The Army base will put solar panels on 3000 houses. For more information, click here.

Pictures of different types of solar panels:

	Cycle City in Honolulu put up one of the biggest photovoltaic sets in Honolulu in 2004.
	Passive solar hot water is a simple solution to cut down on water heating costs.