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What happens to solar power during the eclipse

Published  August 21, 2017 10:44am CDT
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) - California power companies are asking people to use less power when things go dark during the solar eclipse.

They say even just un-plugging your cell phone charger can make a difference. 

 

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