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Reining in energy costs
St. George Daily Spectrum – St. George,UT,USA
“That’s when we heard about the rebate from the city (for using solar energy). We decided this is a good thing.” Almost two years ago, Reid had solar panels …
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Helping developers map out renewable energy source
Seattle Times – United States
The company also aims to create a similar tool to portray the potential of solar energy, to be released within the next 18 months. …
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The next level of solar energy
San Mateo Daily Journal – San Mateo,CA,USA
By Shayla Durrett As Americans struggle to find ways to utilize alternative resources, one Foster City company is changing the solar energy business by …
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Kids compete with robots to solve global energy problems
Turkish Daily News (subscription) – Ankara,Turkey
Its walls are made of solar panels that transform solar energy into electricity,” said Furkan ?bi?o?lu, 12, a student of Ankara’s Öncü College. …
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Lawmakers push solar power bills
Mohave Valley News – Laughlin,NV,USA
At least six bills this session address solar energy. “We certainly have the ability to become the solar capital of the Western Hemisphere,” said Rep. …
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FreeLoader 8.0 Solar Charger supports the iPhone, iPod Touch.
iPhone World – Montreal,QC,Canada
The FreeLoader 8.0 Portable Solar Charger uses the latest in cutting edge solar technology to convert solar energy into electricity, making power readily …
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Fort Carson looking to solar energy for new power surge
Pueblo Chieftain – Pueblo,CO,USA
The solar-energy system cost $13 million to build and the project was underwritten by a partnership that includes the Morgan Stanley investment firm, …
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Solar interest shines; incentives a bit dull
Charleston Post Courier – Charleston,SC,USA
Share prices for solar energy stocks have skyrocketed. Last year, Atlanta media mogul Ted Turner called solar energy the “biggest business opportunity the …
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Mobile water plant bring hope to poor
The Age – Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
The researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg said they have been carrying out tests on their small, …
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The power of solar energy
South Bend Tribune – South Bend,IN,USA
SAWYER — I squint. The sun ducks around trees, piercing its way onto my face. More importantly, it touches earth at Warren Dunes State Park and plays havoc …
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Ocean Tomo to Place Patent for Revolutionary Solar Power …
Earthtimes – London,UK
The cost effectiveness of a solar power generation system based upon such technology meets and exceeds better than grid parity cost of under 5 cents/kWhr or …
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SCHOTT Solar Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in …
Earthtimes – London,UK
SCHOTT Solar will invest approximately $100 million to start production in New Mexico. Anticipating the need to increase production of its solar power …
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Greentech Media Research Publishes New Report on Solar Finance …
Business Wire (press release) – San Francisco,CA,USA
Additional analysts and industry insiders from Goodwin Proctor, Solar Power Partners, Tioga Energy, PG&E, Recurrent Energy, Solaria, AltaTerra and Greentech …
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eligible for grants on solar panels
Cape Gazette – Lewes,DE,USA
Finally, Lynch said Rehoboth could also potentially get grants for using solar power on the proposed Phase 2 of the project, a new police building. …
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Australia thinks big on solar power
Homes Worldwide – Bath,UK
Australia is to build the world’s biggest solar power plant after the Hong Kong-based CLP power generating group announced on Monday that it would invest …
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Solar Rivalry Heats Up as Q-Cells Moves Into Malaysia
Money Morning – USA
Ltd. to develop large lithium-ion batteries that can store solar energy for houses. The deal will help Sharp build upon its solar power systems business and …
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Feds Kick In Cash For Solar Power
Westcoaster – Port Alberni,BC,Canada
By The Canadian Press OSOYOOS, BC – The federal government is putting money towards solar power for Osoyoos in the Okanagan Valley. Ron Cannan, Kelowna-Lake …
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Solar cell makers aggressively expand capacity with growing …
DigiTimes – Taiwan
Despite the consistent shortage of polysilcion, robust demand for solar power has prompted leading solar cell makers in Taiwan to plan for aggressive …
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Power buildings with solar energy, Dutchess lawmaker urges
Kingston Daily Freeman – Kingston,NY,USA
Joel Tyner said using solar energy would be a good way to reduce the county’s dependence on fossil fuels. Tyner, D-Clinton, said it would cost about $1 …
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Abu Dhabi to invest $15b in future energy
Middle East North Africa Financial Network – Amman,Jordan
… expansion-stage companies focused on the development and commercialisation of promising technologies in renewable energy like solar, energy efficiency, …
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New Solar Energy Systems Business Unit Formed by Glasstech …
Business Wire (press release) – San Francisco,CA,USA
Leading the unit will be Michael Ondrus, who has been appointed Director of Glasstech Solar Energy Systems. Ondrus will market the firm’s systems as the …
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Every Photon Matters
Discovery Channel – USA
January 25, 2008 — A new engine with no moving parts has been shown to convert waste heat and concentrated solar energy into electricity better than conventional …
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Giant solar plants in Negev could power Israel’s future
Register – London,England,UK
By John Lettice ? More by this author DLD08 A series of solar energy power stations in the Negev could supply all of Israel’s power needs – or, …
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Government declares war on power wastage
Independent Online – Cape Town,South Africa
The government will also spend R400-million to convert all traffic lights and public lights to solar power with battery back up. …
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Salt Lake County to Embark On Larger Solar Power Projects
KCPW – Salt Lake City,UT,USA
(KCPW News) Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon says one key issue has to be worked out before the county can start adding larger solar power projects to …
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Evergreen Solar partners with utility to push green power Mass …
Bizjournals.com – Charlotte,NC,USA
Bay State photovoltaic manufacturer Evergreen Solar Inc. is working with the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. (MMWEC) to advance solar power …
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New Report On Solar Power Is Released
Alternative Energy Retailer magazine – Oxford,CT,USA
by AER Staff on Friday 25 January 2008 Energy Business Reports, based in Phoenix, has released “Concentrated Solar Power,” a new report examining the depth …
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Quantum Completes Partial Acquisition Of PV Module Maker ASOLA
Solar Industry – Oxford,CT,USA
“Demand for ASOLA’s high-quality solar modules continues to grow in the expanding renewable energy markets in Germany, Spain, Italy and France,” comments …
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Telenor Pakistan uses solar energy to power repeater site
Telecom Paper (subscription) – Houten,Netherlands
Telenor Pakistan starts a pilot service for using solar energy to power one of its repeater sites located in Buner. The pilot site is a solar-electricity …
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SAfrica warns future industrial projects at risk due to power …
CNNMoney.com – USA
The focus will be on reducing demand through price hikes, incentives and penalties to encourage consumers to switch to gas and solar energy, …
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Sonoma County cities set solar energy goal
Santa Rosa Press Democrat – Santa Rosa,CA,USA
Strachan and fellow investor Dennis Hunter have put together the Green Energy Loan program. Strachan has been involved in planning for the county solar …
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Council solar energy bid
St. Albans Observer – St. Albans,England,UK
By Alex Lewis SOLAR panels are likely to be installed on the roof of the district council offices in St Peter’s Street, St Albans. …
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China encourages more foreign investment in energy development
Emerging China – Hong Kong,Hong Kong
So far foreign investors have set foot in the exploitation of coal, natural gas, hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, tidal wave energy and other new …
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Energy Department Selects Student Teams to Compete in 2009 Solar …
NewsBlaze – Folsom,CA,USA
“The Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon is more than a student project. These creative teams will develop livable, working, energy efficient, …
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ARI’s Wind Turbine Generator Serves Renewable Energy
PRLog.Org (press release) – Bucuresti,Romania
The shrewdest industrialists have realized that if harvested, solar energy could provide more than enough adequate power for mankind’s needs, …
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Alternative energy meets Sustainable Cohasset
Cohasset Mariner – Marshfield,MA,USA
While solar energy holds real possibility, the AEC has been actively looking at the wind turbines. A meteorological experimental test, or MET tower, …
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Traffic lights to be converted to solar power
SABC News – Johannesburg,South Africa
All traffic lights and public lights in the country are to be converted to solar power, with battery back-up. Minerals and Energy Minister Buyelwa Sonjica …
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Turkmen Leader Approves Project to Build Solar Power Station
RedOrbit – Dallas,TX,USA
Asgabat, 24 January: A solar power station will be built in Turkmenistan, which is rich in oil and gas. The project was approved by Turkmen President …
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New Report Provides In-Depth Analysis of the Concentrated Solar Power
PR Web (press release) – Ferndale,WA,USA
“Concentrated Solar Power,” a new report published by Energy Business Reports, examines the basics of solar energy, Concentrated Solar Power, …
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Tucson taking a look at Berkeley solar plan
Arizona Republic – Phoenix,AZ,USA
TUCSON – Count on Berkeley, Calif., to bring solar power to the people with a plan to make 20-year funding available to folks who want to put solar panels …
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$1 a Watt Solar Power – Renewable energy – peak oil
Cherry Creek News – Denver,CO,USA
Nanosolar, a firm with facilities in San Jose and Berlin, Germany, has shipped solar power panel that promise electricity at less than a dollar a watt. …
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NREL Explores Benefits of Solar-Powered Charging For Plug-in HEVs
Power Electronics Technology – New York,NY,USA
by David Morrison, Editor-in-Chief, Power Electronics Technology A solar-powered recharge station for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) …
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SolarReserve Announces Hiring of Distinguished Solarthermal Power …
Send2Press (press release) – Torrance,CA,USA
His expertise in solar power is comprehensive, including extensive feasibility work along with design, construction, cost estimation, and financial due …
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New KITT Is Solar-Powered and Goes Green
io9 – San Francisco,CA,USA
However, according to executive producer David Bartis, he’ll be using solar power, and “going green in some new ways.” While he wasn’t clear on what that …
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A Concentration Solar Power People In San Francisco
CarbonFree News – Cambridge,UK
The Concentrated Solar Power Summit in San Francisco (28-29 Jan) is set to exceed all expectations with more than 250 people already confirmed to attend. …
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Solar & Sustainable Energy Update; Key Factors on Energy Front …
Earthtimes – London,UK
11 — 2008 gets underway with key influencers shaping the solar and renewable energy landscape. Residential, commercial and public sector decision makers …
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Make Your Home Energy Efficient
North American Press Syndicate – New York,NY,USA
The second book, “Solar Power Your Home For Dummies” (Wiley), details the environmental and economical benefits of using solar energy and takes readers step …
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Bank of America Opens First Banking Center Built to Meet Highest …
CNNMoney.com – USA
Green elements of the banking center include: Solar Energy: The roof is comprised of 64 photovoltaic solar panels that generate 18 Kw of power, …
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Giffords starts new year by pushing border security, solar energy
Green Valley News – Green Valley,AZ,USA
She’s spending lots of energy pushing the potential of developing solar energy. She helped arrange three workshops on it in Tucson last year, and a planned …
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Power from the people
Jamaica Gleaner – Kingston,Jamaica
Ironically Jamaica and other tropical countries have the advantage of abundant sunshine, it is in Germany that utilisation of solar power by households and …
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Fort Carson Signs Up For Biggest Solar Power Operation In Army
TheDenverChannel.com – Denver,CO,USA
On Monday, the Army will dedicate a solar power station at sprawling Fort Carson, south of Colorado Springs. The solar station — the largest of any Army …
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Green power: It’s all in the solar-powered bag
Canada.com – Hamilton,Ontario,Canada
The products this company markets are solar-powered bags that contain custom made batteries to store power and work as a charger for most electronics. …
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Solar power gets hot
Now Toronto – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
In December, Ausra announced it has started building an assembly plant in Las Vegas to construct parts to build a solar power plant. …
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· Combination of expertise of two market leader creates most …
Fuel Cell Works (press release) – USA
“The hybrid control system ideally combines the advantages of EFOY fuel cell and solar cell: in fair weather you can use the free solar power, …
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A kicker for solar power
Business Standard – Mumbai,Maharashtra,India
More than a year back, on November 25, 2006 (Making power while the sun shines), we had articulated our thoughts on the solar power sector. …
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Xcel seeking bids for solar-power generation
Denver Post – Denver,CO,USA
The solar project or projects would generate at least 60000 megawatt hours of renewable-energy credits per year and are projected to come online between …
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Sector Snap: Akeena Leads Solar Gains
Forbes – NY,USA
AP 01.11.08, 12:13 PM ET Some solar-power stocks rebounded on Friday following a recent sell-off sparked by lower oil prices and fears of a US economic …
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Solarfun Signs 2 New Supply Contracts
Houston Chronicle – United States
Solar technology has lower capacity since its power generation is constrained by availability of the sun. Silicon is the main component in most solar-power …
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Go renewable, not nuclear
Guardian Unlimited – UK
Since tides are constant, this renewable source can provide constant power to the grid. Other renewable sources include solar power, which actually …
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