Newark rooftops could be used to yield a fifth of city's electricity needs


	Newark rooftops could be used to yield a fifth of city's electricity needs

BobbyDelray

3-16-2008 12:57 PM

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3-16-2008 2:10 PM

rmowery

These will become the new commodity for theft - Solar Panels. Not just in Newark - but everywhere - at least until the price comes down.

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