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NOVA•Season 4•Episode 12

The Dawn of the Solar Age

Apr 20, 197755 min

Solar energy is increasingly popular as a home heating source. But only recently has it been seriously considered as a source of industrial power. NOVA looks at this new industrial approach, such as the use of a huge windmill in Ohio, giant machines that may

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Episode Summary

"The Dawn of the Solar Age" is episode 12 of NOVA season 4. It aired on April 20, 1977.

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