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50% more power from solar by arranging panels like a Natural Tree! - experiment

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by Rybold, Aug 21, 2011.

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    Or the death of a rich relative lacking other heirs.

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    Or government policy.
     
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    Actually many new projects ARE using sun tracking to improve total power generated that GREATLY exceed (especially when considered over the 20+ year life of the system) the one time cost of those mechanisms. As with the price of panels decreasing with increased manufacturing... so hsa the costs of sun tracker mechanisms.

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