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Valley adopts renewable energy tech

2009-06-08 15:08:00

City and county governments in Silicon Valley tap on solar and fuel cell tech


Here, looking down the reflective sheet metal of the new solar array, you can see the two narrow silicon collectors at the top left and the top right.

Skyline Solar says it enhances the efficiency of its solar systems by reflecting sunlight, and using convection cooling, string and shadow management, tracking capabilities, and a streamlined installation process to drive higher energy gains.

Credit: James Martin, CNET News.com