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Old 21st-May-2008, 09:16 AM
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Yes the web sites figures are concerning. Having said that it may depend on how you interpret the information.

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This heated water is then stored in 1000 litre insulated tanks at 150-200°C. These tanks are a solar energy storage system designed to store enough energy to provide the following services for up to three days without sunshine:
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i.e. 3 days of energy storage to provide the services mentioned. But the article could be more clearly explained I think. Anyway I'm not committing myself to a firm view at this stage, until I have more detail.
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