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First solar panels installed on Vatican roof |
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Vatican City State - The first of a planned 2,400 solar panels have been installed on top of the papal audience hall at Vatican City.
According to Catholic New Service, the solar panels and inverters are worth nearly $1.5 million and should work without much maintenance for 25 years.
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"With this plant, if it is working in about two weeks we avoid 210 tons of carbon dioxide and this is the equivalent to 70 tons of oil." |
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