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Polar explorer powers his equipment in the frigid Antarctic.

Clemens Betzel, G24 Innovations Ltd.

When polar explorer Robert Swan – the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles – returned from his most recent expedition to Antarctica in March 2008, he brought back proof that solar technology is entering a new era. Swan had successfully demonstrated that solar energy can provide a reliable, consistent source of power in some of the world’s most extreme and inhospitable environments. With no electricity at base camp, the project team powers high-tech devices with solar. At first glance, that may seem like an improbable claim. It’s common knowledge that the solar...Read full article

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    Published: October 2008
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