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| New solar energy system at New Jersey facility ![]() The study found that over the expected 30-year life of the solar equipment, the emission of 3, 430 tons of carbon dioxide - the equivalent of 7,250 barrels of oil - will be avoided by taking advantage of power from the sun. One of the buildings on which the solar panels were installed is already powered by a 200 kilowatt fuel cell, which produces clean energy using hydrogen from natural gas. With the addition of the solar electric panels on this building, Merck has created a unique clean energy building prototype for New Jersey corporations. The building is nearly self-sufficient in producing the electricity it needs, with virtually no greenhouse gas emissions. The photovoltaic panel installation, designed and managed by Edison based Dome-Tech Solar, incorporates new solar technology using highly efficient solar panels and specialized roof-mounting technology. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |