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Solar for Dark Climates

Solar technology that generates both heat and electricity could make solar energy practical in places that aren't sunny. 

A startup based in Boulder, CO, USA, is developing a system that produces heat and electricity from the sun. It could help make solar energy competitive with conventional sources of energy in relatively dark and cold climates, such as the northern half of the United States and countries such as Canada and Germany. (MIT Technology Review; July 08, 2009)

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Solar Power Tiles for your Rooftop

Solé tiles enable your neighborhood mason to fit your roof tiles and these same tiles can produce Solar Power Tilesdependable solar energy for your house or office. You no longer need to hire scientists and alternative energy nerds for a simple roof job, and the cost is no longer a bottleneck. (Alternative Energy News; July 6, 2009)

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