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People are surprised how well solar power works in Alaska,
. . . especially in spring, as light-reflecting snow supplements sunshine.
The systems operate more efficiently in cold weather, too,
. . . helping squeeze more electricity from the limited sun.

Seth Downs, a homeowner in Anchorage's Bear Valley, said
. . . Anchorage Solar in November installed
. . . 26 rooftop panels atop his house.
. . . They help power his Chevy Volt, a hybrid electric car.

The panels generated a little power even in the "darkest depths" of winter, he said.
. . . Now that it's spring, they're producing so much electricity,
. . . he doesn't expect to buy power from the utility, until at least September.

3-27-2017 Source: Alaska: Solar Power