I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand your point. Because one solar company failed that means that the product they make is a ripoff? That's like saying because Palm failed, all cell phones are a ripoff.Quote from bone:
Aren't you looking for funding for some sort of solar trading scheme ? Fixed Income might not be your forte based upon your statement..
Given Solyndra and the rest a compelling case could be argued that solar is a scam " lemming effect" and a ripoff. Same for carbon credits and the rest - guaranteed to fail since China and the US are not going along for the ride apparently.
While solar may not be the most cost effective energy at this point, it is a proven and reliable contributing energy for several decades now. The cost has come down to a point now that depending on tax credits, return on investment is only 4-7 years. After that it's all free, non maintenance energy.
Not to mention that wind and solar actually for once take the cost and supply out of the hands of the powers that be and puts it into the hands of the consumer who can now make their own energy.