• Solar powered ski-lifts in Tenna, Switzerland

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    Skiing isn’t just a snow-white adventure sport anymore. It has a touch of green to it now, in Switzerland. A scarcely populated Swiss village, Tenna, has made use of the sun’s energy in the best way possible. Powering a ski lift using solar energy, shows just how much applicability sustainable sources like these, have in our world today. Placed on top of the drag lift, solar panels will harvest the sun’s energy and will be adjustable to track the sun better, and keep the snow away too. The system is expected to harvest around 0,000 kWh per year, of which only 22,000 kWh will be needed for the operation of the lift. The rest will be used to power up homes. The lift, costing AUD$1.27 million for construction will have its funds donated by sponsors and donations. Tenna deserves a pat on the back for setting an example like this.
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    Posted in Topics:Alternative Energy, Tags: , on May 19, 2010