Solar panels are now hitting the mainstream, at least in California.  Homeowners can now purchase Akeena Solar’s (AKNS) Andalay AC solar panels at 21 Lowe’s stores throughout Cali and are featured as part of stores Energy Center (maybe Green Energy Center is a better name!).  The Energy Center at Lowe’s allows customers to calculate the solar and wind energy potential of their home and sells products allowing customers to measure energy use, reduce consumption and … Read the rest