Monday, May 17, 2010

'A little solar farm' causes stops and stares - CharlotteObserver.com

'A little solar farm' causes stops and stares - CharlotteObserver.com:
By Celeste Smith
cesmith@charlotteobserver.com
"The bank of solar panels was unveiled about a year ago as part of a pilot project involving homes in the McAlpine area, bordered by Carmel and Rea Roads and N.C. 51.

The panels, each 5 feet wide and 2.5 feet high, convert sunlight into electricity. The system can create enough energy to power five homes for one year, according to Duke.

That power can be stored on a large battery on site and released during times of high demand - reducing the need for Duke to buy extra power, Layne sai"

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