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Tom McClintock: “Actually, photovoltaic technology was invented 175 years ago in 1836, and in 175 years of technological research and…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Actually, photovoltaic technology was invented 175 years ago in 1836, and in 175 years of technological research and advancement have we yet invented a more expensive way of generating electricity?
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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He critiques the cost of solar technology compared to its long history.

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