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Microgeneration: DIY power production gains traction

By Dani Ilet

Published: April 24 2009 15:41 | Last updated: April 24 2009 15:41

Wind turbines, solar panels and biomass stoves can help in­dividuals “microgenerate” power or heat. Such low-carbon technologies may make a good impression, but questions are coming to light about their efficiency and reliability.

Supermarkets that have erected wind turbines next to their buildings yet allow cold and hot air to mix in their chiller aisles are missing the point.

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