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Photovoltaic Applications For Disaster Relief, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
Photovoltaic Applications For Disaster Relief, Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
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Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes are natural disasters that can happen at any time destroying homes, businesses, and natural surroundings. One such disaster, Hurricane Andrew, devastated South Florida leaving several hundred-thousand people homeless. Many people were without electrical service, functioning water and sewage systems, communications, and medical services for days, even weeks in the aftermath of the storm. Emergency management teams, the military and countless public and private organizations staged a massive relief effort. Dependency on electrical utility power became a pronounced problem as emergency services were rendered to survivors and the rebuilding process started.
Many of the energy needs …
Photovoltaic Applications For Disaster Relief. 11-95. Copies 1,2&3., Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
Photovoltaic Applications For Disaster Relief. 11-95. Copies 1,2&3., Florida Solar Energy Center, William Young
FSEC Energy Research Center®
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