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Boise, Idaho based Inovus Solar kept the (solar) lights on during Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast

The success of Inovus’ lights and solar power systems scattered throughout the East Coast illustrates why communities and the military are trying to develop a new, more resilient electricity grid.

Hurricane Sandy’s 75 mph wind gusts blew down century-old trees that surround New Jersey’s Lake Hopatcong, knocking out power for more than 25,000 people who live near its shores.

But the roads at Lee’s Marina had lights through the storm and after. Morris County had installed 13 solar-powered street lamps built by Boise’s Inovus Solar http://www.inovussolar.com/ .

"The solar street lights kept our marina lit when all other grid-connected lights were out," said Wallace Chang, an engineer with the Morris County Parks Department.

By ROCKY BARKER — [email protected]

Full Story: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/11/29/2362915/keeping-the-solar-lights-on.html

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