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Default Sunflower solar concentrator deemed safe for rooftops

The Sunflower rooftop system from Energy Innovations became the first solar photovoltaic concentrator to receive Underwriters Laboratories certification Monday.

Sunflower solar concentrator deemed safe for rooftops | Green Tech - CNET News.com
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The Sunflower rooftop system from Energy Innovations became the first solar photovoltaic concentrator to receive Underwriters Laboratories certification Monday.

Sunflower solar concentrator deemed safe for rooftops | Green Tech - CNET News.com

Yes PV CSP looks to have a bright future. Pun intended.

See also these Solar PV / CSP stories;

IBM Research Could Lead to Reduced Costs in Solar Farm Technology
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Thanks for the very interesting link.
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