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Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.

Solar Energy Gets a Leg-Up in Maggie Valley

Record #:
31528
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Abstract:
Robert Williams of Maggie Valley invented a new type of solar collector which could help alleviate the problems of excessive cost and low efficiency. Williams and his family also own the Meadowbrook Resort, where a working model of his solar collector is atop one of the greenhouses. In this article, Williams describes his invention, the solar greenhouse, and the future of solar energy.
Source:
Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 12 Issue 6, June 1980, p8-9, il, por