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Alternative energy industry finally ready to grow up

As anxiety over oil supplies mounts, big-name companies that can afford to be patient have been making significant investments in renewable power sources

By Conrad de Aenlle  /  NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , NEW YORK

That is why Zhang is not willing to make such a bet. "Long term, there will be breakthroughs that make these technologies commercially viable," he said, "but so far it's more science fair than reality."

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