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4th Graders Use Kickstarter, Fund Solar Array Multiple Times Over
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Fourth graders from North Carolina set up a Kickstarter campaign to raise $800 to set up a solar array to power their classroom. As of Thursday morning, the class had raised just over $5,800.[read more]
How Crowdfunding Lowers The Cost Of Solar Energy
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Funds raised from the crowd — in addition to providing attractive returns for investors — also have the potential to lower the cost of electricity from solar PV systems here and now.[read more]
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