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Fiber Optics in Solar Energy Applications

From Avago Technologies

Solar energy has recently become a popular alternative
energy source to meet demands around the world due
to the fl uctuation of oil/coal prices and global warming
issues. Oil is a limited and di minishing resource, and
because of this, the price surges when demand is high. Oil
and/or coal powered generators, when converting fossil
fuel into electrical power, produce enormous CO2 and
other pollutants that are harmful to the earth.

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