With the announcement of the partnership between Suniva and Solarus, you would think that there is a new line of solar power panels on the market, right? However, that's not the case at all. The two companies will work together to manufacture and sell a series of solar energy products designed for residential use, and in some cases for commercial use as well. This comes as no surprise to car makers, who are now realizing that a large portion of their current energy needs can come from the sun. The auto makers are finding this to be one of the best ways to increase their sales figures, because people want to own more cars and are willing to pay more money for them. This is good for the car manufacturers, because they can sell more vehicles, and it also helps their bottom lines. What this means for consumers is an even greater choice in solar energy products for home use. In fact, it's already being sold to car makers in the form of solar panel kits. The reason why this is so important is because there are now more cars with aftermarket systems installed on them. Some people don't want to install a solar panel, because they don't want to take that step. If they do, though, there are now a lot more options for them to choose from. In fact, this has created a lot of competition among solar panel companies that have made the installation of a solar panel much easier. It may be a good idea for a person to shop around first, though, and find out which company makes the best products and which ones are the most expensive.