New solar technology coming from US military

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The military has been looking into solar power for over a decade. Now, they’re pioneering new technology to make soldiers more energy efficient. Wall Street Journal national security correspondent Keith Johnson talked with Here and Now about some of the new solar powered gadgets.

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