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Saved By the Sun
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Program Overview
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NOVA explores what it would take for solar energy to become a real
player in the energy game.
The program:
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looks at the use of photovoltaic panels in homes and describes
how they work and how some people are benefiting financially by
using solar power.
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notes that increased energy demands, dwindling global fossil
fuel resources, and heightened public concern for global warming
all contribute to the need for alternative energy sources like
solar energy.
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presents the challenges of maintaining power during the summer
in Los Angeles and explains that cities currently rely on fossil
fuel power plants to survive.
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profiles the Kramer Junction Solar Electric Generating System in
the Mojave Desert, the largest solar thermal power plant in the
world.
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examines how solar power became a mainstream energy source in
Germany.
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explores innovative business models that are supplying solar
energy to companies like Whole Foods.
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reports on solar research being conducted at the National
Research Energy Laboratory in Colorado, including multi-junction
solar cells that were used on the Mars rovers.
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introduces research that draws on nanotechnology to make solar
power more affordable.
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concludes by noting that while most of the promising solar
energy options will take years to come to the market, decisions
need to be made now regarding future energy options.
Taping Rights: Can be used up to one year after the program
is taped off the air.
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