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Articles about solar photovoltaic panels (0-50 of 282)
- What Is Solar Energy And How To Utilize Solar Power Effectively For Domestic Purpose?
By: Melanie | - With the worlds natural resource depleting at an alarming rate it has become very important to shift to cleaner and renewable technologies for meeting our lifestyle demands. One of the most convenient and effective ways to adapt to a greener lifestyle at home is by utilizing the suns energy and converting it into power for domestic use.
Understanding solar energy
The term solar energy refers to the utilization of the suns energy to create clean and renewable sourc ...
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- Low-cost Solar Energy Ideas You Can Experiment With
By: Robert Mcdonough | - At present solar energy remains one of the most expensive forms of renewable energy because of the high cost of solar cells. However, you can still save some money on your energy bills by creating your own low cost solar energy panel which can power virtually any appliance in your home, even a computer and a TV.
It will cost you less than $300, with the bulk of the cost accounted for by the solar panel itself. You will also need a 12-volt rechargeable battery which will store the ...
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- Diy Solar Panels Review -- 3 Important Diy Skills Necessary To Build Your Projects
By: John Greenspan | - Many hobbyists find it a breeze to build DIY solar panels. But this is not true for everyone who aspires to build one. They find it difficult to build things from scratch and often stumble over obstacles in the midst of their project. I have made some observations and found many reasons why this is so. The major factor that contributes to this is they lack basic DIY skills.
Attempting to build photovoltaic panels without simple DIY skills is like trying to row a boat across a stream ...
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- Used Solar Panels -- How To Use Them To Build Cheap Diy Solar Panels
By: John Greenspan | - Used solar panels can be found easily from various sources listed in this article. Some hobbyists recondition them to generate electricity for their household. Others salvage their components to build cheap DIY solar panels. Either way, you will get a fully functional solar generator that can serve you for many years. And you'll save lots of money doing this.
Some skill and patience is needed to harvest components from pre-owned or broken solar panels. Yet it is not so difficult tha ...
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- How To Buy Solar Panels -- What To Look Out For
By: John Greenspan | - Many folks feel the jitters when they buy solar panels for their home. It is a pretty big purchase that may set you back by several thousand dollars, and it's going to stay with you for a few decades. Therefore choosing the right model is of utmost importance. To do so, you have to be clear about what you want -- type of photovoltaic panel, brand and specification.
In general, there are 3 major types of photovoltaic panels -- portable, residential and commercial systems.
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- Used Solar Panels -- How To Find Cheap And Good Ones
By: John Greenspan | - Looking for used solar panels can be quite a challenge for many folks. We want cheap and good pre-owned assets that can help generate enough electricity to power our homes. Yet there are few places that we can go to pick up such gems -- the ideas below give you a better chance.
Pre-owned photovoltaic panels can be found in the most common places and from various sources. You can look for homeowners with photovoltaic panels that look old. You can also try your luck at recycling cente ...
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- How Much Is The Cost Of Solar Panels?
By: John Greenspan | - Quality, age and technology affects the cost of solar panels. They are occasionally priced at an attractive rates, yet this does not mean you have found yourself a good deal. There is usually a reason behind the price you pay...or not. So you have to do a little homework by checking with the manufacturer or retailer about the 3 qualities listed above.
Adding to the complexity, the concept of "cost" involves more than just adding up the retail price of solar panels, hardware installa ...
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- Solar Panel Installation -- Tips For Diy Hobbyists
By: John Greenspan | - Many people are daunted when they have to complete a solar panel installation. Other than necessary DIY skills, you are also required to understand how to site your photovoltaic panels. Needless to say, there are risks involved. While you're working on roofs, you are exposed to the danger of falling. When you're working on the electrical connections, you may be at risk of electrocution.
But we do not have to be discouraged. Having the knowledge of what to do can help us greatly in o ...
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- Do-it-yourself Solar Panels - Converting Solar Energy To Electricity At Home
By: John Greenspan | - Do-it-yourself solar panels produce electricity when a phenomenon known as photovoltaic effect takes place. Whenever photons hit the surface of a specially doped semiconductor, a small potential difference occurs across the electrodes. When several of such semiconductors are put together, they can generate a substantial amount of electricity that can be put to use.
As you may have realized by now, the (semiconductor) material used is largely responsible for the efficiency of energy ...
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- What Are Solar Shingles?
By: John Greenspan | - At one glance, solar shingles look very much like common asphalt shingles. They are smooth, flat and have a deep-blue tinted surface rather than pastel-colored ones. These type of solar panels are well-liked by designers because they can blend into the roof of any house and integrate them into any architectural design easily.
Solar panel shingles are made by integrating a layer of special thin film photovoltaic cell onto pieces of roofing material. These types of solar cells are mor ...
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- Photovoltaic Panels: An Introduction
By: Grant | - All set for the Solar Revolution? Well, its time to gear up and start getting involved in Photovoltaic or Solar energy. Harnessing the power of the sun is not simply using it for sundials or drying clothes. This energy can literally power homes and maybe in the future, power most if not all electrical gadgets and apparatuses. How this kind of energy can be available can be taught in photovoltaic training classes for enthusiasts who wish to give it a try. Solar energy professionals can assist ...
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- Build A 12v Solar Panel In 5 Steps
By: John Greenspan | - Building a 12V solar panel can be a piece of cake if you know how -- there are only 5 major steps involved. The sequence involved is especially important. If you follow it, you will have few problems making your own solar panel and it will get easier as you go along.
The information here is specific to 12V solar panels or similar small voltage photovoltaic panels, not for large solar power generators that can power your home. If this is what you're looking for, read on...
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- Solar Energy: Advanced Technologies To Help The World
By: Thomas Metscher | - Everywhere you turn, whether in advertisement or just in general discussion, the social catch phrase now seems to be "go green". Whether its energy conservation or choosing a natural and organic lifestyle, the word green has taken on new meaning over the past decade. It references a new way of thinking and a whole new level of personal and environmental awareness.
When it comes to the environment and energy alternatives, solar energy and the global advantages it creates, is at the ...
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- Solar Photovoltaic Panels "€" Biggest Mistake You Can Make Exclusively Revealed
By: James K Stewart | - We would all like free energy right? Well, I have a major interest in the DIY solar power market and solar photovoltaic panels and I would like to share something with you.
Many people can go into the solar market a little gung ho and inevitably, mistakes happen. A little excitement and anticipation overcomes them!
Let me tell you this......
Without suitable guidance you are highly likely to fail I dont want that to happen to you.
If you ...
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- The Basics Of A Solar Panel Battery
By: John Greenspan | - A solar panel battery is essentially a set of individual solar (photovoltaic) cells. These cells have the ability to convert solar energy into electrical energy. This is quite different from the battery that we commonly know, which converts chemical energy into electrical energy. While these batteries have the capacity to store energy (in the form of chemicals), solar panels have to depend on an external storage to do so.
Solar cells are made up of particular types of semiconductor ...
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- How Solar Photovoltaic Panels Work
By: Mark Tan | - Solar photovoltaic panel is just another way of saying solar panel, i.e. those panels that collect the energy from the sun and convert this into usable electricity. Until recently, solar panels used silicon as the base material to generate electricity from the sun, and this limitation has been preventing significant progress in solar technology.
Amorphous, polycrystalline or monocrystalline silicon is the critical component of solar photovoltaic panels. Amorphous solar panels ar ...
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- Solar Power From Discovery To Reality
By: Kevin Barnes | - In 1800, Alessandro Volta was the first man to develop an electric current, in the form of a battery. From this finding, Michael Farraday was able to develop electric currents to run through magnets and copper wire which created how electricity is made. In 1879 Thomas Edison focused on inventing the first light bulb so that people could light up their homes and then in 1882 he went on to create the first power plant that could transfer electricity to people's homes within one square mile. Subseq ...
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- How Do Solar Electricity Panels Work?
By: James K Stewart | - I often wonder why we feel the need to destroy our planet by drilling for oil and digging for coal when we have the biggest power station of all right above us in the sky ready to kick out as much clean, renewable energy for free the sun. Experts believe that there is enough fuel onboard the sun to drive the planet for about another 3 billion years. All that we require are some high quality solar electricity panels and we have the capability to turn the suns energy into an everlasting, clean ...
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- Solar Panels Cost - The Cheapest Option For Home Electricity
By: James K Stewart | - It never ceases to amaze me that normally, in an effort to save money, we seem to have to spend money! Seems rather strange doesnt it. We want to save money on our home electricity by installing photovoltaic solar roof panels but have you ever looked at solar panels cost? Its enough to make your eyes water literally. Fortunately there is another way to get photovoltaic solar panels at a very sensible and affordable cost.
I recently browsed the internet and had a look at s ...
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- Reasons For Choosing A Home Solar Energy System
By: Mike Hirn | - The reason so many people are getting a home solar energy system fitted is not only because it is better on the environment but because of the money they can save in the long run. People now are realizing more than ever that the sun is not only good for topping up your tan it can also reduce your energy bills.
The amount of fossil fuels that we have been consuming are now running low and within years they will have run out completely so other methods of energy will have to be used ...
Tags: Home Solar Energy systems, solar energy, conservation, save money, alternative energy
- Solar Panels: How To Build Them The Process And Methods
By: Mike Hickmon | - Solar panels, how to build them is a question that we will try and answer in this article. We know that the sun has energy in abundance and this energy is known as solar energy. Solar panel (also known as photovoltaic system) has the ability to absorb and store solar energy that is later converted into electrical energy. This form of energy is clean and pollution free hence it will not cause any damage to the environment.
Solar energy panels consist of solar cells, also known as pho ...
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- Solar Panels For The Home A Safe Investment
By: Mike Hickmon | - Solar panels for the home are being considered a safe and cost efficient investment. We are fast running out of our natural energy recourses. We also are aware that we are causing a lot of damage to the environment and the changing climatic conditions around the world is a cause of worry and concern for almost all the countries. Solar panels/photovoltaic systems for the home are probably the solution to the above dilemma.
Apart from contributing to the environment and the society, ...
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- Solar Panels: Make Your Own Life Safe
By: Mike Hickmon | - Solar panel systems make your own environment safer because it is a natural form of energy that is pollution free and environmentally friendly. All around the world people are concerned, worried and bothered about the depleting ozone layer and climatic changes. We are also aware that if we dont press the panic button now it might get too late. Natural disasters like floods and drought, tsunami and tornadoes are the most common visible changes, which is directly linked to deteriorating en ...
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- How To Make Solar Panels And Use Them To Your Advantage
By: Mike Hickmon | - So then, how do you make solar panels and then use them for our advantage and benefits? You cannot get a simple or easy solution to the question mentioned above. It is a very precarious and delicate environmental condition that we are facing today. The protective layer known as the ozone layer is depleting fast (this layer protects us from ultraviolet and infrared rays that is harmful for living beings). Pollution levels are on an all time high, natural disasters are causing havoc to human life ...
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- Solar Energy - Hurdles To Mass Acceptance
By: Ray Boreham | - Since ancient times the sun has been considered a source of energy, both spiritual and otherwise. The Incas based their whole existence around the sun and its power, regarding the sun as the supreme being and the basis for their entire religion. The sun's importance to us has once again come into focus, yet, despite the abundance of energy from the sun available to us, only approximately 10% of that available energy is currently being put to use by mankind. One of the problems preventing increas ...
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- Solar Energy For Home - Revealed
By: Michael Anderson | - The energy that comes out of the sun is known as solar energy. Sunlight is nothing but electro magnetic waves (because of which it is said to be radiant energy) and it is these waves that are captured by solar energy systems to convert them into a usable format as per our needs. And thus we get electricity that is used for many purposes including at homes.
Solar energy for homes has over the years become very popular as this is more economical that conventional electricity source ...
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- How Solar Pv Panels Generate Free Electricity And Fight Climate Change
By: Mark Tan | - A photovoltaic or PV panel is a method used to generate electricity from sunlight. It is as simple as sunlight shining on a solar panel, producing electricity.
How PV Panels Work: There is an natural phenomenon called the photoelectric effect that allows energy to be generated from sunlight. Explaining exactly how the photoelectric effect happens is beyond the scope of this article. What we need to know is that sunlight shining on a semiconductor like silicon releases electron ...
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- What You Need To Know About Solar Energy Homes
By: Mike Hirn | - If you are wondering if solar energy homes are the best step for your family, you may be interested in knowing that there is slightly more to it than generating free renewable energy for all your household needs. Like any other major undertaking, the conversion from fossil fuel consumption to solar energy does pose some cons along with the long list of pros.
The first and most obvious benefit is that solar energy is "green", meaning it does not harm the environment neither when pr ...
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- Build Your Own Home Solar Panels
By: Mark Tan | - Would you like to save money on electricity and help the environment all at the same time? Solar energy is completely renewable and you can make electricity as long as the sun is shining. The sun is a great source of energy, and by harnessing its power we can start to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and help make the earth a cleaner place.
Professionally installed home solar panels are prohibitively expensive. It can take years, of not decades to recoup the cost of the ins ...
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- Use The Power Of The Sun With Solar Electricity
By: Edwin Sproat | - Harnessing power from the sun is a kind of technology that has already existed even before the introduction of modern gadgets. The sun has long been known has a remarkable source of power. In fact, when renewable energy is being discussed solar power is always the first thing people associate it with. Solar energy can practically power anything from small appliances, an entire home or workshop and even cars. The supply of electricity that can be generated from harnessing the sun's power is prett ...
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- Home Solar Energy Diy Natural Solutions For Costly Electricity
By: Rodney Dagan | - Home solar energy systems are becoming more and more popular, and no doubt you have heard of the cost saving benefits by now. Now, if you have been sold on the idea of tapping into the sun's limitless power by converting your home into a showcase of solar energy, here are a few guidelines on how to undertake a do-it-yourself project.
Determine Your Needs
Embarking on the solar journey entails basic steps. First, you can either go active by using photovoltaic panel ...
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- Build Solar Power And Make Clean Electricity
By: Ralph Somers A | - The issue of global warming is gaining wide acceptance with more and more countries making the endeavor to delay the catastrophic effects of this phenomenon. If you landed here, then you probably are considering how to build solar power for your home. If you are ready and are just looking for build solar power kit, you can get a reputable one here. Don't be too hasty though. Do your research and read our build solar power kit review. Today, scientists and environmentalists are offering people, a ...
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- How Solar Power Can Benefit You
By: Dan Ashton | - There are different types of green energy available for use to assure that you leave a very light carbon footprint in your wake. Green energy is any form of power that comes naturally to the planet. Wind power and solar power are two of these sources. There are many benefits to having a solar powered house.
Solar energy can help you save money while producing electricity for your home. Not only is it a very cost effective system, but also you may even be able to produce enough elec ...
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- Residential Solar Power: Make Your Own
By: Michael Anderson | - Home users are already accustomed to the notion of residential solar power. Recent advances have made it possible to make this a 24-hour option by using storage devices. The big advantage that this brings is that solar generated electricity then becomes available even when the sun is not shining.
Because the sun is a clean, zero cost and renewable source of energy, residential solar power is of considerable interest. In addition, it can now not only save users money, but also ...
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- Advantages And Disadvantages Of Solar Power: The Secret List
By: Michael Anderson | - Using solar power to generate electricity is an attractive way to add to other currently available energy sources. However we're not yet at the stage where it's has been accepted as a full-scale replacement. Interestingly, in developing countries where the potential might be the greatest, solar power is the least used. Conventional, polluting energy sources are still the norm. Solar energy is a green energy, but currently requires a significant level of investment before you can start to rea ...
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- How To Build A Solar Panel?
By: helpliner | - Learning how to build a solar panel isn't really a difficult task. The type of solar panels we are referring to are the ones related to Solar photovoltaic (PV). These Solar Panels are able to convert sun energy into electrical power. As a result, you are able to save much money on electrical expenses. In addition, the solar panel systems are environmental friendly generators that helps protect the earth.
Where to place your Solar Panel?
As we all know that Solar Pan ...
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- Pros And Cons Of Solar Energy
By: John Phelan | - There is a lot to be said about the pros and cons of solar energy. I prefer to talk about the pros but I will mention one thing on the negative side that has soured the industry for the last few years.
A few years ago several complaints poured from home owners claiming they were promised something different from what they got for their solar panel investment. Solar power was supposed to be the end all, final solution to their growing electric bills and dependency on the states el ...
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- Solar Panel School Paves The Way Toward Technological Advancement
By: BootsOnTheRoof | - The solar industry has been growing at an exponential rate for some years now. Even with the current economic crisis, solar production received a greater amount of venture capitalists' investments than any other industry. Out of the $5.5 billion disbursed by venture capitalists in the last quarter of 2008, renewable energy received $3.1 billion a full 86% of the total. Continuing research and development into better, less expensive, more energy efficient ways to run our homes and businesses ...
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- Solar Panel Schools Training The Renewable Energy Industry
By: BootsOnTheRoof | - Solar power the dream of renewable energy is realized; how far we go now is all up to the limits of current technology and our imagination and training. There are many levels of training, from photovoltaic (PV) panel installation to research and development, and all will come in handy in the very near future.
The demand for solar energy has grown about 30% per year over the past fifteen years. While the growth rate has slowed somewhat from its initial boom, it hasn't l ...
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- How Many Solar Panels Are Needed For Your Home?
By: Sam Deane | - So, you're wanting to install solar power into your home. You've done some homework and checked out a few solar panels and visualized what they might look like in (or on) your house or office. Now, you're asking, "How can I tell exactly how many solar power panels I will need?"
Here's how to determine exactly how much wattage you'll need, specifically tailored for your home individually and how to take that info and use it to know precisely how many solar panels you will need. Wou ...
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- What Are Solar Water Heating Panels?
By: Peter Searancke | - Many people are confused as to how solar panels actually work. This confusion is perfectly reasonable and stems from the general acceptance of solar panels on things like calculators or garden lamps.
These types of solar panels are called photovoltaic solar panels or PV Solar Panels.
The panels that give the greatest opportunity to reduce household fuel costs are called Solar Water Heating Panels.
Solar Water Heating Panels
Solar Water Heating ...
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- What Are Solar Photovoltaic Panels?
By: Peter Searancke | - These panels cleverly convert the suns light into electricity. The cells are usually made up of layers of a semiconductor called Silicon. When exposed to light a DC electrical charge is generated. When numerous cells are banked together they can produce large amounts of electricity. These cells can be used to power many electrical devices from calculators to your home appliances. The sunnier the position the more electricity that can be generated.
This often, but not always, means ...
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- Solar Power Electricity:
By: abhi sidana | - Solar power electricity can also be called as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. It strikes into the same abundant and free energy resource as solar thermal technology. PV cells consist of semiconductor materials that convert sunlight into electrical energy thorough the photovoltaic process. On their own, the voltage and current level produced by individual cells are not particularly useful, but when many cells are connected together to form modules (panels), more practical energy can be produced. ...
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- Have Solar Inverters To Carry Out All What Utility Electricity Does
By: Smit | - Australia comprises an amazing and almost perfect climate for solar power supply. If you are in Australia, then it is easy to realize that generating solar power in Australia costs less than buying it from a utility company. Still, due to lack of proper knowledge, people like to keep themselves away from generating their own electricity. However, the rising cost has forced them to explore other viable options, and there could have been nothing better and cheaper than solar energy. Sources are in ...
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- Here's A Method That's Helping Homeowners Save Hundreds On Their Electricity Bill
By: Sam Deane | - As the prices of oil and gas continues to go up and up, the installation of solar panels is giving many families solace and stability. The sun offers an almost infinite source of energy. No wonder so many people are rushing to install solar panels. Indeed, their popularity is increasing so rapidly that manufacturers of solar panels are having difficulty keeping up with demand.
* Two Types Of Solar Panels
Predominantly, solar panels come in two types. There are solar ...
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- Making Wind And Solar Power A Breeze
By: Arnold Hexden | - With the advent of solar and wind power consumers are changing the way they look at powering their homes. Instead of using polluting fossil fuels, many environmentally conscious people are turning to these clean and renewable energy sources to power their homes and businesses. In this article, we'll detail how wind and solar energy works and how these systems can save you money.
By converting kinetic energy into mechanical power wind turbines it can then run a generator to produc ...
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- Solar Heating Panels Explained
By: Bryan Wong | - If you look at a modern home today you will see that there is a lot of energy needed. All this energy is needed to keep your house warm and use all the electric equipment or just to shower with warm water. The modern home needs and uses lots of energy and the costs are high. The energy demand is increasing every day world wide and energy prices are rising. For energy plants it is hard to keep up with the increasing demand and this will have its effects for the consumer. It has already happened i ...
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