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Solar Power

Solar power is one of our best options for producing clean energy. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy is not a finite resource. And furthermore, harnessing the power of the sun does not require drilling or mining.

Solar power can be used to generate electricity or for generating hot water. Advances in photovoltaic technology has made today’s solar panels much more capable than those of even a decade ago. The results is higher efficiency and higher voltage outputs.

Solar power systems can be designed as permanent fixtures or as portable units. There are currently many different portable solar kits that are available and can be used for everything from camping to recharging your cell phone. Roof shingles are now being designed as solar collectors as well.

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