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solar panels

10/08/2007 9:19 AM

What's in new going in solar panels?
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Re: solar panels

10/09/2007 12:22 PM

Lots of research but little action. The commercial available solar panels are still in the $4± per watt range and none are capable of producing electric power after sunset. A battery pack or some sort or a connection to the grid is still needed to produce power 24/7.

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