Big Box Store Lowe's Starts Selling Home Solar Power Kits

WEST HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 14: Lowe's employee Luis Legaspi stocks solar electric panels at Lowe's home improvement store on December 14, 2009 in West Hills, California. With growing demand for more energy efficient homes, the home improvement chain is stocking its California shelves with solar products, making solar installation possible for do-it-yourselfers willing to fill out the paperwork needed for the permits. A 40-pound panel can generate approximately 175 watts of electricity, enough to power a flat-screen television. Commercial installers typically install about 20 panels per house but any number of panels can be installed and added one at a time by homeowners. Lowe's plans a national roll out of off-the-shelf solar products next year. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)