Photo Friday: Want to keep cool in the African desert? Try an ARMY-issued solar shade
On top of this solar shade at the sun-baked Camp Lemonier in Djibouti sit 72 solar panels that absorb sunlight to produce two kilowatts of power daily.
On top of this solar shade at the sun-baked Camp Lemonier in Djibouti sit 72 solar panels that absorb sunlight to produce two kilowatts of power daily.
Photo Credit: Photo by Rich Bartell, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs (2011) and found using Creative Commons.
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Melissa C. Lott
Melissa C. Lott is an engineer and researcher who works at the intersection of energy and public health.
