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'LEUK, Switzerland, Oct 19 (Reuters) - High in the Alps, two Swiss companies
are repurposing obsolete satellite antennas into giant solar panels, taking
advantage of Switzerland's mountainous terrain to generate much-needed green
energy.
The installation is the second of its kind in the town of Leuk in the Valais
canton to turn an old antenna into an energy powerhouse.
Its mountainous location means the solar panels will get more direct sunlight,
especially in winter, than if they were installed near mistier, low-lying urban
areas.
"Former satellite antennas are ideal as solar energy systems," said CKW Group,
the energy services provider that assisted Leuk Teleport and Data Center with
the repurposing of its antenna.
"They can be flexibly aligned with the sun and thus generate more electricity
than conventional solar panels."
One antenna of the kind can meet the energy needs of 25 households, according
to CKW Group.
The antennas covered in solar panels, which resemble flying saucers, measure 32
meters (105 ft) in diameter and are located some 1,000 meters above sea level,
allowing them to receive an optimal level of sunlight, even in winter.'
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