Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation.
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Hybrid power systems merge solar panels and wind turbines to produce electricity from both sunlight and wind.
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In 2011, 921.3 MW of new production capacity was installed: mostly in the Tehachapi area of Kern County, with some big projects in Solano, Contra Costa and Riverside counties as well. California had a total of 5,662 MW of installed wind generation capacity at the end of 2015. After leading the country for many years, in 2016 California ranked fourth natio.
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Wind turbines work on a simple principle: instead of using electricity to make wind—like a fan—wind turbines use wind to make electricity.
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