A highly integrative two-part review of the idea, technology, economics, and policy of the "solar grand plan" first announced in Scientific American (Jan-08 paper, 16-Dec-07 online). http://www.miller-mccune.com/article/463 and http://www.miller-mccune.com/article/467 This analysis links to the SciAm article above and to the worthwhile 2-page article in EnergyBiz, http://energycentral.fileburst.com/EnergyBizOnline/2008-2-mar-apr/fA_Sun.pdf Dr. Stephen R. Humphrey, Director of Academic Programs, School of Natural Resources and Environment, Box 116455, 103 Black Hall, University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-6455 USA Tel. 352-392-9230, Fax 352-392-9748 http://snre.ufl.edu<http://snre.ufl.edu/>