Plugging into the Sun

Movie Summary:

This video explores the various uses for photovoltaics cells. From the solar powered calculator to radios, water pumping, street lighting and household use, the photovoltaic cell has found a wide variety of niches throughout modern day society.


Runtime is 2 minutes 26 seconds.

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Video produced by the Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office under a grant from the Million Solar Roof program of the US Department of Energy.