Hempstead Unveils Hi-Tech Solar Energy System

Hempstead Town officials and a host of green energy partners unveiled two large high-tech solar energy panels called solar trackers. The trackers continually adjust themselves or pivot throughout the day to directly face the sun in order to maximize the energy derived from the closest star to our planet.

The unique looking panels, which rest atop steel stanchions, increase energy output by up to 50% over conventional stationary photovoltaic panels. Additionally, the panels stand among a host of other green energy projects such as geothermal technology, wind power and hydrogen fuel generation equipment at the town's alternate energy park.

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