There is a factory in Fremont called Solyndra that manufactures solar panels for energy efficiency. The factory also uses greenhouses that are made with Solyndra panels. The solar panels for the greenhouses have been shown to use much less energy and are cost efficient. The panels can be installed quickly and have a long life span of 20+ years. Cool rooftops are also manufactured at this factory. These roofs are all white for a specific reason. A cool roof reduces the use of air conditioners because the temperature of the roof is cooleras well as the building underneath. Huge savings on air conditioning alone are reflected. Roof longevity may last longer also due to less thermal stress. U.S. Energy Secretary, Steven Chu said that “whitening the world’s roofs and roads would have the same effect on global warming as removing all the world’s cars for 11 years.” Pres. Obama came to Fremont last year to commemorate the opening of the Solyndra factory. There are many other benefits such as tax deduction as well.
You need to be a member of Urgent Evoke to add comments!
Join Urgent Evoke