A Hybrid Approach to Solar Power

New York Times: When photovoltaic cells make electricity from sunlight, they collect a lot of heat along the way. And they don't work as well warm as they do cold. Four years ago I wrote about a hybrid system that was intended both to make electricity and gather usable heat on residential rooftops. That company, now called Echo Solar, is offering its product around the country. But the market for such hybrids goes beyond homes, especially if the second product is hot water, which can make steam and then electricity....

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