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Figure 10.9
Some examples of solar power applications for transport;
LED signage, and solar-powered car parks for electric cars. See also Colour
Insert.
by low-power LEDs. Then, all tra
c lights can be powered by an
accompanying solar panel and a battery, ensuring that energy is
not used from the national grid and reducing power demand. These
systemsarealreadyindemand,andthelocalcompaniesthatmaster
these technologies first will have opportunity to win international
contracts for such projects from different continents.
Cars with internal combustion engines only will not survive in
the future. Manufacturers will move to the production of electric
cars via hybrid cars in the transition period. When electric cars are
introduced to the society, the battery banks should not be charged
from the national grid. The infrastructure should be developed to
charge electric cars using renewable energy sources by plugging
these into the sun via solar panels or wind turbines. This industry
has a huge opportunity for expansion, and the companies that get
involveearlyinthisbusinesswillexperienceafast-movingeconomic
advantage.
10.9 Solar Power Applications on Buildings
(
∼
3kWandAbove)
Solar thermal systems should be installed on every well-developed
building in order to provide hot water and, hence, improve washing
and health of people. The geysers consuming large amounts of
electricity from the national grid should be gradually phased out.
Such a policy has been successful in Cyprus with the installation of
