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Saved by the Sun?

Friday, 14 March 2008

While the fight drags on here in southern New England over the future of industrial-scale wind farms (Cape Wind and various offshore R.I. proposals), some frustrated alt-energy advocates say there's a better way -- put solar panels on every rooftop, wind turbines in every city, and get them up and running here and now. Put control over these resources directly in the hands of local communities and home owners. With some modest government incentives to help bring down the cost per unit, we could be moving forward right now at lightspeed -- instead of running in circles. Coming up on PBS Tuesday at 8 p.m., NOVA takes a look at solar power. You can watch the show, Saved by the Sun, right now, online. And more info from NOVA: New Ways to Catch Rays Take a look at six of the hottest new solar technologies. Ask the Expert Steven Strong, a "green" architect and engineer, answers questions from home owners about solar energy installations. This Solar House See how one couple transformed their 1960s tract house into a zero-energy home. Inside a Solar Cell How does a photovoltaic cell convert sunlight into electricity? And also: The Sun King Rhode Island Monthly takes a look at our local alt-energy scene.