Silicon Valley starts to turn its face to the sun

Iria · Feb 18, 2008, 03:12 AM

Source: News.com
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Can Silicon Valley become a world leader in cheap and ubiquitous solar panels for the masses?

Given the valley's tremendous success in recent years with such down-to-earth products as search engines and music players, tackling solar power might seem improbable. Yet some of the valley's best brains are captivated by the challenge, and they hope to put the development of solar technologies onto a faster track.

Feb 18, 2008, 03:12 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Silicon Valley starts to turn its face to the sun Source: News.com _____________ Can Silicon Valley become a world leader in cheap and ubiquitous solar panels for the masses? Given the valley's tremendous success in recent years with such down-to-earth products as search engines and music players, tackling solar power might seem improbable. Yet some of the valley's best brains are captivated by the challenge, and they hope to put the development of solar technologies onto a faster track.