An important step towards economical and direct production of electricity from solar energy has been taken in West Germany where the first mass-produceable solar generator has just been unveiled Its central element is a 10 x 10 cm polycrystalline silicon solar cell. When several of them are combined to form a power module, they are capable of producing 40 watts (20 volts/2 amps) under strong solar radiation. Such units can be used as adaptable mobile solar power stations with variable outputs, depending on the use intended. Their employment should mean a significant improvement in the living conditions of poor people living in a sunny climate. They produce enough energy to power water pumps or run refrigerated units. The illustration shows the solar power station, connected to a water pump.
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Press, 5 December 1979, Page 25
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