Next on NOVA: “Saved By the Sun”
Saved by the Sun
Tuesday, October 23 at 8 p.m.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
(Broadcast in High Definition where available.)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/solar
As the Earth heats up at a dangerous rate and fossil fuels become scarcer, ordinary citizens and businesses are bypassing the federal government to lead the way in exploring a clean, renewable source of power: the sun. In this report, NOVA shines a light on how and why people across America and the world are “going solar,” using radiant energy of the sun to power homes, businesses, and even entire communities. But can everyday people really make a difference by using solar power? And can solar technologies, with their high cost and logistical challenges, truly play a bigger role in powering the future of humanity? The grand hopes, latest innovations, roiling controversies, and practical realities of solar power all come to the fore in this program.
New Ways to Catch Rays
 Take a look at six of the hottest new solar technologies.
 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/solar/catch.html
Ask the Expert
 Steven Strong, a “green” architect and engineer, answers questions about solar energy.
 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/solar/expert.html
This Solar House
 See how one couple transformed their 1960s tract house into a zero-energy home.
 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/solar/house.html
Inside a Solar Cell
 How does a photovoltaic cell convert sunlight into electricity?
 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/solar/inside.html
Also, Links and books, a Teacher’s Guide, the program transcript, and more: http://www.pbs.org/nova/solar
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