If we could harness all the sunlight that reaches earth our energy problems would be over. Experts say we'd produce a thousand times the energy we currently squeeze out of fossil fuels. But, solar power isn't a pipe dream. It's used all around us every day. If you want to embrace solar power in a big way, experts say solar panels are the way to go. A typical suburban home would require a 3-kilowatt system. The upfront cost would be about $20,000. But, there are tax breaks and rebates depending on where you live. Experts say such a system could cut your electronic bill by 75%. That is also driven by where you live and how much sun you get. There are easier ways to go green that cost far less. Heather Neville with Lowes Home Improvement says, "It is pretty cool because it is, you know, pretty sci-fi-ish. You think, how is it working, you know, you don't use any electricity." Neville says new solar products hit the loading dock every day. Today we're starting to plug directly into the sun. Visit any home improvement store and you'll find dozens of solar powered garden lights. They come complete with a solar panel that charges the batteries inside. All you have to do is sit back, and save. Neville says, "On average, you're going to probably save about $30 a year depending on how much you use it and how many you have." Dianah Ascencio works for the Texas Department of Transportation. TexDot is also using solar power to cut costs. Ascencio says, she thinks everybody benefits from TexDot using solar equipment. TexDot began installing solar panels on what they call "beacons" about 4 years ago. Those are the flashing lights above traffic signs. They're usually found in rural areas or school zones. But, it's not all about harnessing the sun for electricity. Solar energy can be used to heat water as well. Experts say it can save businesses 40 to 80 percent on their bills. But, before you go and turn off your utilities altogether you listen to this advice from a power electronics professor. Dr. Michael Giesselmann says, "When the sun shines, it shines. When the wind blows, it blows. But, you don't have any control over that." Switching from fossil fuels to solar power can also have an impact on people's health. Doctor's say 50,000 Americans die each year because of power plant pollution. Solar power is "not" a new technology. A French mathematics instructor put together the first solar-powered engine. He did it in 1860.