Source: Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Georgia Power Co. is testing solar panels at seven locations around the state to see how well they work under different climate conditions.
The panels are being tested in Augusta, Rome, Valdosta, Macon, Columbus, Savannah and Conley.
Georgia Power says that each panel, under optimum conditions and full sun, can generate about 200 watts of electricity.
Company spokeswoman Carol Boatright says the 18-month trial is a joint effort with the Electric Power Research Institute. She says that among the test locations, some have high humidity or salty air, while mountainous areas have cleaner air but colder temperatures and more freezing.
Nice job, Georgia Power! We knew you were testing panels on the roof of your building downtown, but this news brings a big smile! Pat yourself on the back for some well-spent research! Now spread the word about solar and let your customers know they can sell their solar energy back to you! And be paid a premium for it!
Solar panel can easily become the important energy source in the future as the energy and heat is natural and we just need to set up a solar panel and no extra expense is required.
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