The White House may have plans to reinstall solar panels on its roof but across the country another of the world's iconic landmarks, the Hollywood sign, is perfectly positioned to harness the energy of the sun.
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Planet 100: Is it Time to Solar the Sign?
The White House may have plans to reinstall solar panels on its roof but across the country another of the world's iconic landmarks, the Hollywood sign, is perfectly positioned to harness the energy of the sun.
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