One of the major problems in our world today is energy. People all over are trying to find alternative ways of getting energy. Atlantic City, New Jersey, has found that alternative. Although it is a city which uses a great deal of electricity, they are realizing that the need for alternative sources are necessary. Atlantic City's convention center is the first of the city to try using solar energy. The 13,321 photovoltaic panels produce about of 26 percent of the convention center's energy. It is also said that within the 20 year contract, the convention center will save about 4.4 million dollars on the electricity. This new system will avoid the release of 2,349 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere which is equivalent to removing 390 cars for the roads per year. Although this center was able to afford the cost of the panels, they are still way to expensive for massive production, but soon solar power will be used in house holds around the world. The idea of solar powering is a wonderful idea that can save the planet, help stop global warming and make the earth a better place to live in.
Almasy , Steve . "Energy-gobbling city home to biggest solar roof." CNN.com 8 Mar 2009 http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/05/solar.roof.atlantic.city/index.html.
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