Solar Power Generation: Converting sunlight to electricity

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Issues related to the generation of solar power on large and small scales, geographic issues, and how solar-generated electricity intersects with the nation’s electric grid. Topics include the use of arrays of photovoltaic cells and other technologies to convert sunlight into energy.

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