Photovoltaic Installation at Race Point

Photo Source: Cape Cod Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation Photovoltaic panels harness the sun’s energy at the Race Point Lighthouse in Provincetown. This off-the-grid solution powers the lighting system and water pumps at the historic lightkeeper’s house. It also decreases reliance on a noisy and costly diesel-fueled generator—enhancing visitor experiences and reducing both energy costs and harmful emissions.

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For more information on this solar installation, visit the website of the Race Point Lighthouse Foundation.

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Thatching represents an attractive and sustainable roofing solution. This thatched roof, gracing a barn in Yarmouthport, transforms an invasive wetland plant (Phragmites sp.) into a useful, biodegradable shelter.

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