Thin film PV and such

A couple of years earlier, a google funded startup called Nanosolar, based in Palo Alto, had claimed that solar power could become a lot cheaper with the development of thin film PV's. Another company Flisom in Europe, led by Ayodhya Tiwari and Anil Sethi, similarly claimed that in a few years this cost may become comparable to conventional sources. It appears many indian firms have already started investing heavily in thin film PV production. It was rumored that China is building a large permanent magnet levitated wind turbine which would be more efficient and cost less to maintain. But later this was proven to be a hoax. But the idea is cool. Low maintenance would make this more attractive, especially near the coasts where wind momentum is consistent. Designed well wind power can take India far because with low capital depreciation, power generated can be considered free. Nuclear power seems to be one major alternative. With time there are companies supplying pico plants. I would not want to risk being nuked but it is probably a sound alternative.