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OKIsItJustMe

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2. Is solar feasible in “The Land of the Rising Sun!?”

Reply to pscot (Reply #1)

Sun May 26, 2013, 01:03 PM

May 2013

FWIW: Contrary to popular belief, solar actually does work during overcast days. (Although if a panel receives less light, it will likely produce less electricity.)

Check out Stan Ovshinsky (starting at about 18:00)
http://digital.films.com/play/XWCHC4#

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