NOVA: Solar Energy – Saved by the Sun

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In Saved by the Sun, NOVA poses the burning question: Can solar power help save the Earth from the ravages of global warming? In the face of steeply rising oil prices and political turmoil in the Middle East, there’s new urgency and enthusiasm for finding ways to make solar power more efficient and affordable. From individuals installing solar panels on their roofs to industrial-scale projects in the Mojave desert featuring massive arrays of mirrors, solar power is gaining ground in the US. And in Germany, the world’s leading developer of solar power is on track to produce 30 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Breakthroughs in nanotechnology could make solar’s future even brighter. NOVA presents a provocative mix of scientist, economists, and ordinary citizens who are all pushing the envelope of solar power’s untapped potential. Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators.
Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2293371
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 56 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2007
Studio ‏ : ‎ PBS
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000PWQPAW
Writers ‏ : ‎ Evan I. Schwartz
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
Best Sellers Rank: #196,939 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV) #7,255 in Documentary (Movies & TV) #9,252 in Special Interests (Movies & TV)
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