California hopes for solar energy from Space


	California hopes for solar energy from Space

cakebelly

4-16-2009 12:06 PM

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4-16-2009 12:13 PM

Richclips777

Its hard to believe that, with all the innovation in new and alternative energy sources that they are still supplying only 10% of the demand. I guess that's opportunity knocking!
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