Cohen, Ariel. “Corporate Investment In Solar Energy Surges.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 29 July 2019, www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2019/07/29/corporate-investment-in-solar-energy-surges/#30ae6c842464.

Spreading the solar energy trend across the globe can be simple as long as it is made cost efficient, and first done by large companies. Apple and Amazon, for example, have both begun to launch solar energy activity by paving an example for their customers of being mindful of the environment. Further, the cheaper solar panels can cost, the more buyers will want to purchase them. Starting at around eight dollars, the cost of installation has significantly lowered to around two dollars. If this decrease in cost continues due to technological advances, solar energy is sure to spread globally. 

By explaining how easily it is to encourage society to “go solar” the article quickly convinces the reader they could just as easily do their part. Through mentioning the exact prices of installing solar panels and how shockingly low they are, it catches readers’ attention merely because it is affordable. Further, by providing statistics that show how much energy the panels themselves provide, it proves how truly efficient this renewable source of energy is. I, personally, was very convinced except my family already has solar panels for heating the pool, as we are aware they are environmentally beneficial. Additionally, I think by showing large companies’ involvement with solar energy proves how leading industries– which would commonly be seen as “anti” environmental movements because it would harm their business– are actually behind the movement, makes the need for change seem much more apparent.