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Duke University: Rooftop Solar Cells Can Be a Boon for Water Conservation Too
September 22, 2022
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- Duke University issued the following news:

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Fossil-fueled electrical grid's enormous water use is often overlooked

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Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water, say a pair of Duke University researchers who have done the math.

A given household may save an average 16,200 gallons o . . .

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