When consumers enter a typical Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) store, they can purchase a smartphone, tablet, music player, smartwatch and a computer in one shot. Apple also offers educational activities, including free presentations that offer potential consumers a hands-on experience.
According to an opinion piece by Bloomberg's Tom Randall , the solar industry is in dire need of an "Apple store," and the combination of Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA)'s business with SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ: SCTY) could create exactly that.
Stepping Into The Future
Walking into a car dealership to buy a car isn't a new concept for consumers. Walking into a Tesla dealership to get information on solar panels most certainly is. This concept also solves a major hurdle for solar panel buyers who simply don't even know where to start to make a purchase.