Eielson Airmen research alternative energy resources
January 7th, 2009
The Airmen of Det. 460, a tenant unit at Eielson Air Force Base, operate in units powered by propane, but now solar power may become a reality even though there are times of the year when the sun shines less than four hours a day here.
"It seems we have advanced in technology to the point where solar systems in the dark arctic conditions of Alaska are viable and now we must overcome the old mindset that Alaska is just too dark in the winter for solar power," said Master Sgt. Andrew Morgan, the Det. 460 superintendent.
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