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2 images of Solar roofs: photovoltaic panels and photovolt cells

On the left is an example of some photovoltaic panels installed on a rooftop. New technology means an entire house roof can be photovoltaic. Photovoltaic cells are embedded within the roof and are not visible such as in the right hand image. The roof looks like any ordinary roof.

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