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By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture since 1999

A Solar-Powered Victorian

Thursday April 10, 2008
Spring Lake Inn in Spring Lake, NJ If you live in a traditional or historic home, you'll probably hesitate to add high-tech photovoltaic solar panels. But some older homes can be converted to solar without harming their architectural charm. Plus, converting to solar can be surprisingly affordable, thanks to tax rebates and other cost-cutting incentives. Check out the solar installation at the historic Spring Lake Inn in Spring Lake, New Jersey:
A Solar-Powered Victorian >

Photo: The historic Spring Lake Inn in New Jersey has photovoltaic solar panels. © Jackie Craven

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April 12, 2008 at 10:33 pm
(1) Sven says:

Check out WhosWhoInArchitecture.com for more information on this topic. I have seen this done with success on Sothern facing houses in Connecticut. There is a house on http://www.LakeCandlewood.com that might also be of interest.

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