| Length | 05:28 |
| Licensor | Rebecca Sheir |
| Producer(s) | Rebecca Sheir |
| Formats | Debut (not aired nationally), Soft Feature |
| Topics | Environment, Science, Technology |
| Produced | January, 2008 |
| Added to PRX | January 15, 2008 |
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The pros and cons of solar power in the Land of the 'Missing' Sun.
April 22: Earth Day
Engaging, Informational, Surprising
Alaska may be known as "Land of the Midnight Sun," but in the winter, you might as well call it "Land of the Missing Sun." In certain parts of the state, the sun barely rises above the horizon come wintertime... if it even rises at all.
And yet, a growing number of Alaskans are choosing to fuel their cabins, lodges and homes with solar power. Rebecca Sheir finds out why.
