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Old 02-21-2006, 12:28 PM   #1
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In a scientific breakthrough that has stunned the world, a team of South African scientists has developed a revolutionary new, highly efficient solar power technology that will enable homes to obtain all their electricity from the sun.

The unique South African-developed solar panels will make it possible for houses to become completely self-sufficient for energy supplies.

The panels are able to generate enough energy to run stoves, geysers, lights, TVs, fridges, computers - in short all the mod-cons of the modern house.

The new technology should be available in South Africa within a year and through a special converter, energy can be fed directly into the wiring of existing houses. New powerful storage units will allow energy storage to meet demands even in winter. The panels are so efficient they can operate through a Cape Town winter. while direct sunlight is ideal for high-energy generation, other daytime light also generates energy via the panels.

A team of scientists led by University of Johannesburg (formerly Rand Afrikaans University) scientist Professor Vivian Alberts achieved the breakthrough after 10 years of research. The South African technology has now been patented across the world.
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Old 02-21-2006, 12:46 PM   #2
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I guess this isn't the "energy" break through Bush was hoping for?
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Fantastic news. I just installed a new geyser in the master bedroom and it is really sucking up the juice.
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Old 02-21-2006, 12:59 PM   #4
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Fantastic news. I just installed a new geyser in the master bedroom and it is really sucking up the juice.
I thought that was the wife's job? Sucking the juice from your geyser in the bedroom...

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I thought that was the wife's job? Sucking the juice from your geyser in the bedroom...

ROFLMAO Lanny! I think Cheese just splurt out a big fur ball onto the keyboard!
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