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"Solar Yellow" could be new Crayola color
Crayola crayons will soon be made with the help of solar power, company officials announced late this week.
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Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:38:16 PM
High-efficiency solar panels installed at California corporate campus
Agilent, a manufacturer of electronic and biochemical analysis equipment, is installing a 1-megawatt solar panel array at its Santa Clara, California headquarters.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 8:00:27 AM
Solar power could provide 14 percent of N. Carolina's electricity by 2030
A study by Environment North Carolina's Research and Policy Center found that the Tar Heel State could derive a significant portion of its energy from solar power.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7:57:01 AM
New Jersey conservation group plans solar panel installation in its parking lot
The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission announced this week that it is inviting solar panel installers to submit bids for a 150-kilowatt solar canopy at its headquarters in Lyndhurst.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:54:45 PM
Kalamazoo Solar Installs 150-kilowatt Solar Field Array
In Charleston Township, Michigan, not far from Kalamazoo, Sam and Connor Field and their business partner, Richard Schmitt, formed a company, Kalamazoo Solar, to install a ground-mounted solar array comprised of 756 solar panels delivering 150 kilowatts of electricity that are expected to become the largest solar farm in the state.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 3:08:59 AM
Nevada solar power plants to use dry cooling technology
Proposed solar power facilities in southern Nevada will use dry cooling to conserve water and reduce the facilities' environmental impact.
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Monday, November 16, 2009 at 2:15:45 PM
New solar energy technology wins accolades
A shingle that generates solar energy was named one of the 50 Best Innovations of 2009 by Time magazine.
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Monday, November 16, 2009 at 9:08:08 AM
Pennsylvania announces funding for over thirty solar power, green energy projects
Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved $23 million in funding for 36 projects involving solar power and other forms of green energy, Governor Edward Rendell announced late this week.
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Friday, November 13, 2009 at 9:33:17 AM
Arizona homeowners can save money with solar panel lease program
Up to 1,000 Arizona Public Service Company customers will be able to lease solar panels for home installations, the Arizona Republic reports.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 1:33:10 PM
Thin-film solar panel market will take off, report says
A report from market research firm iSuppli suggests that thin-film solar panels will become more prevalent in the near future.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 2:00:15 PM
Test of solar energy as spacecraft propulsion
Boosted by an anonymous $1 million gift, the Planetary Society will soon test a small spacecraft propelled by solar energy.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 9:55:41 AM
Bathing in Sunshine: West Washington School Students Enjoy Solar Hot Water
Campbellsburg, IN – Faculty may not mind if the students of West Washington High School take a few more moments when washing their hands from now on as they will be washing with water heated from the sun. Students and faculty at West Washington High School will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their two new solar hot water systems installed at the beginning of the school year. The two systems have supplied the school with clean, energy efficient hot water ever since.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 6:25:16 AM
M&Ms get greener? Mars announces solar energy garden at N.J. plant
A 28,000-panel solar energy garden adjacent to the M&M plant in Hackettstown, New Jersey was opened recently.
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Monday, November 09, 2009 at 12:43:12 PM
Owens Corning manufacturing plant unveils solar panel array
Owens Corning announced recently that it has a new solar panel array on its manufacturing facility in Kearny, New Jersey.
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Monday, November 09, 2009 at 12:34:09 PM
Smith College embraces solar power with new installation
Smith College, a girls' college in Northampton, Massachusetts, recently began relying on solar power to power its student center.
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Friday, November 06, 2009 at 2:39:38 PM
Georgia Tech researchers announce new, compact solar power technology
A team of researchers at Georgia Tech's School of Materials Science and Engineering has created a new solar power mechanism that enables the construction of "three-dimensional" solar cells.
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Friday, November 06, 2009 at 2:05:07 PM
Federal funds granted to Connecticut solar energy developer
As part of a joint Department of the Treasury-Department of Energy program, OPEL Solar was granted $179,000 for its installation of a solar energy system at a Connecticut elementary school.
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Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 1:11:40 PM
Solar energy used to heat water in innovation competition
Houses built for the Solar Decathlon, held last month in Washington, D.C., used solar energy water heating as an integral design feature.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:52:06 PM
Solar energy system in California desert uses melted salt
Rice Solar Energy, part of a spin-off from United Technologies, is planning a solar energy installation in an uninhabited part of eastern Riverside County, California.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 12:49:46 PM
Solar energy training to be provided to Southern students
The Department of Energy is providing a grant for solar energy training in a coalition of schools led by the Houston Community College system.
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 1:34:54 PM
Commerce Secretary discusses solar energy in China
Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke met recently with Liyou Yang, CEO of photovoltaic module manufacturer Astronergy, to help establish ties between America and Chinese solar energy companies.
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Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:39:05 PM
Pharmaceutical firm uses solar energy to go green
Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis recently announced the activation of a solar energy array at its manufacturing plant in Vacaville, California.
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Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:30:00 AM
Developing countries discussed at solar power conference
Panelists at the Solar Power International conference called solar development trends in poorer countries a "scandal," reports the New York Times.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11:08:35 AM
SolarCity to Create Nations Largest Distributed Solar Energy System
A consortium of business interests, including Foster City, California-based design/build solar firm SolarCity, Arizona utility Tucson Electric Power (TEP), and real estate developer Actus Land Lease, are working together to create Arizona’s largest solar-powered community.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:47:51 AM
Arizona State University receives DOE funds for solar energy research
Arizona State University said yesterday that the Department of Energy is funding its research in batteries and solar energy - making ASU the only university to receive two DOE research grants.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:03:50 PM
New technology provides solar energy clusters
A Tucson firm has announced the release of a solar energy system packaged in one-megawatt clusters.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 2:18:45 PM
Agricultural firms use solar energy to cut costs
Minturn Huller, an almond processing company in Chowchilla, California, is a recent adopter of solar energy, reports the Fresno Bee.
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Monday, October 26, 2009 at 1:39:36 PM
Solar panels will save money for public school district
Conergy and Enfinity have announced a new solar panel installation at the Pioneer Union Elementary School District (PUESD) in Hanford, California.
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Monday, October 26, 2009 at 1:38:27 PM
Lacey, New Jersery Township to Install 1.483 Megawatts of Solar Panels
It’s a big undertaking for an area whose population is just over 25,000, but Lacey Township, part of the New Jersey Shore region, is ready to install 7,000 solar photovoltaic panels on 120,000 square feet of roof on top of Mill Pond Elementary School.
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Monday, October 26, 2009 at 10:20:12 AM
Solar panels add shade, electricity to parking lots and homes
Dell, recognized recently by Newsweek as one of the greenest companies in America, is installing solar panel "trees" in one of the parking lots at its corporate headquarters.
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Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:05:54 PM
Bill would enhance government support of solar energy
A bill establishing a baseline amount of government support for solar energy research has passed through the House, reports say.
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Friday, October 23, 2009 at 1:04:15 PM
Home solar energy systems have gotten cheaper, study says
The cost of solar energy installations decreased between 1998 and 2008, a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study reveals.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:11:37 PM
Cooler Planet Announces a Solar Power Project Being Researched Every Minute
Seattle, WA – October 21, 2009
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 12:45:00 PM
Frenzy to develop solar energy sites in Vermont
A Vermont program soliciting bids for new solar energy projects was a resounding success, state officials say.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 7:55:44 AM
Northwest Bergen County Utilities Authority Turns to Solar Energy with Help of Sharp and Vanguard Energy Partners
Expands its renewable energy portfolio with unique solar electricity installation at wastewater treatment plant; resulting in nearly $50,000 annual savings
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 5:37:12 AM
Duke Energy to Launch Solar Energy Rooftops in North Carolina
Under the North Carolina Solar Photovoltaic Distributed Generation program (NCSPDG), Duke Energy plans to begin installing solar panels on roofs and properties with its service territory.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 3:43:52 PM
Universities ramp up their support of solar power
A new solar array at Catholic University will be the largest in the Washington, D.C. area.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:43:27 AM
Restaurant sees cost savings with solar panels
McGlade's on the Pier, a restaurant on the Cape May Promenade in Cape May, N.J., anticipates energy savings of $12,000 per year thanks to solar power.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:42:44 AM
German team wins solar energy contest for second time
The public is better educated on solar energy in light of a recently concluded competition featuring advanced home designs that were displayed on Washington D.C.'s National Mall.
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Monday, October 19, 2009 at 3:06:04 PM
U.S. Army to Build 500-Megawatt Solar Panel Farm
The U.S. Army, on Thursday, October 15, signed an agreement to build a $2-billion, 500-megawatt solar farm at Ft. Irwin in the Mojave Desert in California.
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Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:05:11 AM
Solar energy investments can pay off in more ways than one
People who are considering investments in solar energy may want to check with their homeowners insurance company for possible discounts.
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Friday, October 16, 2009 at 4:04:03 PM
Rock band Cake's next album to be produced with solar energy
A famous rock band from California has announced that its newest album will be recorded completely with electricity produced by solar energy.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 2:10:53 PM
British company unveils new solar energy application
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 8:35:45 AM
Rock Band Cake Records Music Using Solar Power
The rock bank Cake, famous for their 1996 single called The Distance, installed a solar energy system at their Sacramento, California recording facility in 2008 that allows the group to practice and record completely off the grid (video here).
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 3:18:22 AM
New Hampshire to see largest solar power array
A high school in New Hampshire will soon be home to one of the state's largest solar power arrays.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 4:22:32 PM
In New York Solar Power LEDs are Big Hit
During the first week in October, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts unveiled its new, solar-powered LED lighting system, which wowed those viewing it.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 12:03:46 PM
Idaho company working on unique solar energy technology
An Idaho company is developing an advanced solar energy technology that could change the way Americans drive in the coming years.
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 4:19:35 PM
Island Store Takes Solar Power Challenge
On Fenwick Island, Delaware, just north of Ocean City Maryland, roughly 360 people live in isolation. But the isolation isn’t technical; that is, the inhabitants aren’t Luddites, and to prove that Stephen Vickers, the owner of the Seaside Country Store recently signed a contract to install 110 solar panels.
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 1:20:35 PM
Museum of Latin American Art Deploys Sharp Solar Installation
Solar panels will offset nearly 13 percent of the museum’s energy usage for $6,000 in annual savings
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 3:30:00 AM
Real estate buyers becoming more educated on solar power, green energy
A growing number of real estate professionals around the country are learning about solar power and other clean energy features with an eye on helping environmentally conscious buyers with their purchases.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 2:51:36 PM
Solar energy contributing to lower carbon emissions
The increase in clean power sources such as solar energy is helping the country reduce its projected carbon emissions for 2009, according to a new government report.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 2:49:27 PM
Florida solar energy group backs offshore drilling
A group representing the solar energy industry in Florida has come out with a potentially surprising position on proposed offshore oil and gas drilling in state waters.
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Monday, October 05, 2009 at 6:42:45 PM
Brandeis University Adds Solar Energy
Prestigious Brandeis University, located in Waltham, Massachusetts, recently installed a 277-kilowatt Alteris solar electric system, one of the largest in the state. The solar array will be installed on the roof of the Gosman Athletic Center, according to university President Jehuda Reinharz, and provide 10 percent of the Center’s electricity needs.
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Monday, October 05, 2009 at 11:56:03 AM
Department of Energy kicks off solar energy contest
One recurring highlight for the solar energy industry is the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon, which will be held on Washington's National Mall later this month.
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Friday, October 02, 2009 at 2:21:10 PM
FSU students unveil advanced home with solar energy features
A group of students at Florida State University have designed a house that could be useful in creating the next generation of solar energy and other clean power technologies.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 2:17:00 PM
World-Record Solar Panel Efficiencies
Heartening news for the solar PV sector came through on Friday, Sept. 25, with a number of companies reporting solar efficiencies undreamed of a decade ago. A solar cell's energy conversion efficiency is the amount – written as a percentage – of solar insolation, or sunlight, converted from light to electrical energy.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 10:44:22 AM
Solar energy options becoming more advanced than ever
Homeowners may soon have more options than ever when choosing what kind of solar energy products to install.
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Monday, September 28, 2009 at 2:36:04 PM
Solar energy industry in the spotlight next week
Solar energy will be in the spotlight next week as a leading industry organization holds what is being billed as the largest grassroots solar event on the planet.
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Monday, September 28, 2009 at 2:34:00 PM
New Jersey County, Installs First Solar Energy System
In Burlington, New Jersey, just across the border from Pennsylvania, the County Board of Freeholders selected a contractor, Evesham-based Hessert Construction, to build a $1.5-million solar array on the three-story county office building at 50 Rancocas Road, where courthouses, the probation department and some offices are located.
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Monday, September 28, 2009 at 10:44:11 AM
New Jersey Solar Energy System Payback in 1.5 Years
Fifteen years ago, homeowners calculating the payoff period of a solar photovoltaic energy system were looking at something like a mortgage; that is, roughly 30 years. More recently, with solar prices falling from their 1990 high, paybacks can be estimated closer to 10 or 15 years.
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Friday, September 25, 2009 at 4:35:26 PM
Solar energy to be used in vehicle charging stations
Solar energy is continuing to play a growing role when it comes to transportation issues, with one company having announced plans to use the technology for recharging electric vehicles.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 3:52:57 PM
Solar energy increasingly incorporated into home design
Solar energy could play an important role in home design in the not so distant future, judging from demographics and other trends.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 3:03:09 PM
U.C. Merced Invested in Solar Energy and Solar Research
Nowadays, with all the heightened interest in solar power, it’s not uncommon for universities to have solar arrays which generate either part or all of the electricity needed for an individual building. Some universities, like Los Angeles Southwest College with its 4-megawatt distributed array, even have systems large enough to supply all institution’s needs.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 12:39:08 PM
Large New Jersey solar power project making progress
A project that will become the largest solar power installation in the state of New Jersey is continuing to make progress.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 3:35:43 PM
Entries to annual solar power contest gaining attention
The annual Solar Decathlon is set to get underway in Washington D.C. in less than a month, and some of the entries in the annual home building contest are already gaining media attention for the solar power industry.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 3:50:38 PM
Solar Energy Lights for Santa Fe City park
Sun-rich Santa Fe, New Mexico, with solar insolation values that average about 6.5 (on a scale of 0-9, according to NREL), is in the final stages of installing solar-powered LED lights along the pathways at Frenchy's Field, a 17-acre passive recreation city park located between Aqua Fria, a subdivision, and the Santa Fe River.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:55:37 PM
Texas Girl Scouts Go Green With Solar
In Houston, the local Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council office building, at 3110 Southwest Freeway, has acquired a new look.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 3:28:37 AM
Inventor uses solar energy for lawnmower
Increasingly innovative new applications continue to be developed in the world of solar energy, from ways to generate electricity to ways to enhance transportation.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:19:16 PM
Union Distributing to Install Arizonas Third Largest Private Solar Energy System
In a pleasing synchronicity between old and new energy paradigms, Phoenix, Arizona-based Union Distributing recently announced the installation of two solar photovoltaic energy systems, one for its main bulk plant/headquarters and the second for a distribution hub.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 10:52:34 AM
Teanaway Proposes 75-megawatt Washington State Solar Panel Farm
With the changing employment paradigm in the Northwest – from logging to anything that turns a dollar – Teanaway Solar Reserve LLC’s proposal, to lease 400 acres of clear-cut land for a solar installation from American Forest Land Co., seems like a step in the right direction.
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Friday, September 11, 2009 at 4:34:37 PM
Solar companies to convert car plant into solar panel manufacturer
It could be argued that Michigan is the state most synonymous with the nation's dependency on fossil fuels, but that might be changing as solar energy companies begin to move into the state in buildings that once built automobiles that were reliant on oil.
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Friday, September 11, 2009 at 1:56:53 PM
Massachusetts Solar Energy Jobs Jump
In a rebuttal to all those naysayers like Samuel Sherradan, who charge that “green energy” jobs are more hype than hope, Massachusetts’ Energy and Environmental Affairs secretary Ian A. Bowles says that the state’s solar energy jobs took a nearly 100-percent jump between 2007 and 2008, with an equal increase predicted for this year.
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Friday, September 11, 2009 at 8:56:37 AM
Organic solar energy technology just one part of the future
Scientists have long been making progress with organic solar energy technology that can be used in ultra-thin applications allowing an increasingly broad range of uses for power from photovoltaic cells.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 3:22:00 PM
Homeowners paying less for solar energy
A recent news report reminds homeowners that they may end up paying less than ever to invest in solar energy upgrades.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 3:21:23 PM
San Luis Obispo County Shooting for U.S. Solar Energy Leader
With its three planned solar energy projects, San Luis Obispo (SLO) County in California is clearly in the running to become the nation’s leading solar energy producer.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 7:35:31 AM
Google plans contribution to solar energy technology
The world's leading search engine is reportedly gearing up to make a significant new investment in solar energy technology.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 10:26:17 PM
OMSI Solar Energy Setup Used to Teach
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s (OMSI) Hancock Field Station recently added a photovoltaic solar panel array that will be used as energy and educational resource to raise student and public awareness about the value of clean, renewable solar power.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 3:07:43 PM
Couple spreading the word about solar panels
A Seattle couple who started with a single solar panel have gone on to found a nonprofit organization that spreads news and awareness about the benefits of clean energy from the sun.
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Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 2:38:12 PM
D.C. neighborhood working on solar panel project
A solar panel project underway in a Washington D.C. neighborhood could serve as a model for other parts of the country to follow.
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Friday, September 04, 2009 at 3:47:58 PM
Future of solar energy may be in space
The future of solar energy could turn out to be in space, depending on how a planned project by some leading Japanese companies turns out.
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 4:03:32 PM
Researchers working on ultra-thin solar energy technology
Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a new solar energy technology that could lead to unprecedented applications.
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 4:10:41 PM
Person County Solar Park Makes Best Use of Solar Power and Sheep
A new North Carolina solar installation, covering five acres in Person County, features row upon row of ground-mounted solar panels - 3,420 in all – angled toward the sun and fully visible from U.S. Highway 501.
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Monday, August 31, 2009 at 11:08:42 AM
Solar Energy Application: Landfills to Solar Farms
In Hopatcong, New Jersey, population 15,592, city officials will meet with the school board on August 26 to consider turning the former town dump into a solar farm.
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Friday, August 28, 2009 at 3:52:19 PM
Competition features houses run by solar power
Students at various colleges and universities are preparing their entries for the annual Solar Decathlon, a contest featuring homes run by solar power that will be held this October in Washington.
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Friday, August 28, 2009 at 2:29:01 PM
Research under way to improve wind, solar energy storage
The latest effort to store clean power from wind and solar energy resources comes from California, where a leading utility is hoping to put emerging technology to work.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 5:21:09 PM
Using Solar Energy to Extract More Oil
In Coalinga, California, an odd marriage of green and brown technologies likely has environmentalists chewing their nails.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 12:52:17 PM
Georgia Tech students' car runs on solar energy
A group of students at Georgia Tech has developed a car that runs partially on solar energy.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 4:36:40 PM
Falling solar panel prices may be good news for consumers
Solar panel manufacturers are reportedly struggling with lower profit margins brought on by falling prices, according to recent reports.
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Monday, August 24, 2009 at 2:21:43 PM
Oil company set to use solar energy in oil production
Solar energy is continuing to find a variety of different uses, and even oil companies are taking notice.
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Friday, August 21, 2009 at 2:07:12 PM
Artists unveil solar panel set up in Austin
Two Massachusetts-based artists have unveiled a distinctive new solar panel array in Austin Texas that boasts a unique look and design.
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Friday, August 21, 2009 at 2:06:29 PM
California solar energy facilities to power up to 170,000 homes
Southern California Edison and First Solar have announced agreements that will result in two new large-scale solar energy projects in the southern part of the state.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 4:03:57 PM
Solar energy playing well in Peoria
A town in Arizona will soon be home to a new 1.5 megawatt solar energy array set up by Tessera Solar and Maricopa Solar.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 4:00:30 PM
Denver Airport continues solar energy investments
Denver International Airport has announced that it plans to make a new investment in solar energy resources.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 3:57:43 PM
Solar Hot Water the Best of the Best
When talking about solar energy systems – that is, photovoltaic (PV) panels and thin film solar irradiance collectors that produce electricity – most people neglect the obvious; solar water heating.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 12:40:23 PM
Homeowners benefit from trained solar energy professionals
When homeowners invest in solar energy projects like roof arrays and photovoltaic panels, there's a chance that their contractor may be a graduate of a program run by Boots on the Roof.
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Monday, August 17, 2009 at 4:38:43 PM
High school set to upgrade longstanding solar panel array
A Massachusetts high school has received a grant to upgrade its longstanding solar panel array.
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Friday, August 14, 2009 at 3:35:56 PM
Arizona solar energy project one of many
Arizona is continuing to emerge as a major player in the solar energy industry, one project at a time.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 4:19:28 PM
Contest features newest advances in solar energy
The Department of Energy is gearing up for the annual Solar Decathlon contest, which will be held on the National Mall in Washington D.C. in October.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 4:50:55 PM
Maryland college plans 20-acre solar panel project
A historically black college in Maryland made news this week with its announcement that it will meet a sizeable portion of its energy needs with a new photovoltaic project.
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Monday, August 10, 2009 at 4:17:08 PM
eSolar unveils new solar energy plant
The solar energy industry took a step forward this week as eSolar unveiled a new solar thermal tower in California.
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Friday, August 07, 2009 at 2:50:05 PM
Researchers making progress on solar energy technologies
Researchers are working on new technologies that could make solar energy technology more efficient than ever.
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 4:17:36 PM
Pennsylvania racetrack building large solar array
A popular racetrack in Pennsylvania recently unveiled a new solar energy array that will help meet all of its energy needs.
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Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at 4:01:07 PM
Colorado State University using solar energy
Colorado State University will become one of the most recent educational institutions to meet at least some of its power needs with solar energy.
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Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at 4:00:14 PM
Largest Solar Panel Array in Military History to be Built on Army National Training Center
Ft. Irwin, California, located in the Mojave Desert, is where the U.S. Army trains recruits in its largest and most comprehensive heavy-maneuver Combat Training Center. It is also the site of NASA’s Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, where earthbound technicians maintain essential communications with space explorers.
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Tuesday, August 04, 2009 at 11:44:52 AM
Portland public school system adds solar panels to decrease carbon footprint
While the kids are away on vacation, Portland, Oregon's nine public school buildings are spending their summer going green as they have 175,000 square feet of solar panels installed on their roofs.
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Monday, August 03, 2009 at 3:52:32 PM
SunRun Does Government-financed Solar Panels
In a move to avert regional government solar incentives like Berkeley, California-based Berkeley FIRST from capturing the solar panel financing market, San Francisco-based SunRun is using a new round of financing to capture a greater share of that market.
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Friday, July 31, 2009 at 4:54:33 PM
New Jersey solar energy plan wins approval
New Jersey's largest utility company has announced a new plan to double the state's solar energy capacity.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 3:07:38 PM
Engineers working on solar boat project
European engineers are reportedly developing a 100 percent solar powered boat that could be ready for voyages by next year.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 3:28:26 PM
Manitowoc Couple Go Solar Power
In Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Arnie and Shirley Kapitz have installed almost enough solar electric capacity to live grid-free.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 10:46:06 AM
Vermont planning new solar energy resources
Solar energy resources are continuing to make inroads in states not commonly associated with bright sunlight and hot weather, such as Vermont.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 4:00:25 PM
Minnesota college eyes solar energy investment
A Minnesota college may soon become home to the state's largest solar energy array, according to a recent report.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 2:53:57 PM
California company developing space-based solar
A California solar energy company is reportedly making progress in its effort to generate power from orbiting photovoltaic panels.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 3:09:40 PM
SolarLogic Makes Solar Water Heating System Installation Easy
In what has to be the best news of the year for heating, cooling (HVAC) and plumbing contractors, Santa Fe, New Mexico-based SolarLogic LLC (not to be confused with firms in Australia, the UK and Glendora, California) now offers proprietary technology to streamline the process of installing water-based solar heating systems.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 2:43:22 PM
SolarLogic Makes Solar Water Heating System Installation Easy
In what has to be the best news of the year for heating, cooling (HVAC) and plumbing contractors, Santa Fe, New Mexico-based SolarLogic LLC (not to be confused with firms in Australia, the UK and Glendora, California) now offers proprietary technology to streamline the process of installing water-based solar heating systems.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 2:43:22 PM
WA Public Utility District Installs Solar and Offers Cash Incentive
In line with the government’s recent commitment to provide cash grants in lieu of investment tax credits (ITCs) for solar and some other renewable energy resources – a program designed to rescue solar startups and other firms who lack the “tax appetite” to take advantage of such tax-based programs – the Snohomish County (Washington) Public Utility District, or PUD, is now also offering cash rebates to customers who install solar panels and solar hot water heaters at their homes or businesses.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 12:20:27 PM
Solar technology could help power Air Force drones
The Air Force may use more solar energy resources in the coming years with help from new and emerging technologies.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:15:55 AM
High school students participate in solar car competition
High school students from around the country recently had a chance to participate in the Dell-Winston School Solar Car Challenge, which helps call attention to the transportation potential of solar energy.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:14:45 AM
Companies eye massive solar energy undertaking
A group of European companies are working on a proposal that could turn into one of the most ambitious solar energy projects in the history of the industry.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 3:11:52 PM
Conference to focus on organic photovoltaics
Solar energy professionals may get a glimpse of the industry's future later this year at Organic Photovoltaics Summit in Boston.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 3:11:08 PM
Report shows sharp increase in California's solar roof arrays
A new report is providing some additional insight into the growth of solar in California over the years.
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Monday, July 13, 2009 at 3:18:56 PM
Company offers solar discounts as an employee benefit
One recent example of the growing popularity of solar energy comes from California, where Aerojet is offering employees discounts on photovoltaic systems as part of their benefit package.
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Monday, July 13, 2009 at 3:17:45 PM
AZ Solar Proposal Challenges Utility Paradigm
A proposal in Arizona could change the way solar energy is marketed.
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Monday, July 13, 2009 at 4:27:52 AM
Solar industry weighs potential for distributed generation
One lingering question for the solar energy industry continues to be whether distributed generation will be a more common model than large-scale projects.
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Friday, July 10, 2009 at 2:43:24 PM
Photovoltaic conference said to be a success
One example of the growth of solar energy can be found in the success of this year's IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC).
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Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 1:13:47 PM
New design could be future of solar thermal
Consumers may be getting a glimpse of the future of solar thermal applications in the form of a recently unveiled collection dish.
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Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 1:12:51 PM
Rifle Colorado Seeks to Power Wastewater Plant with Solar
A Colorado cap on net metering of renewable energy has Rifle city officials wondering if solar energy can move forward.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 5:04:55 PM
Signs of the Times: Solar to Replace Golf Course
In what has to be the clearest indication that the ‘Nasty 90s’ have given way to Age of Aquarius, in Beasley’s Point, New Jersey, not far from Atlantic City, the owners of a power plant want to take out a golf course and put in a solar farm.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 3:31:11 PM
Art goes solar in Boston
Boston residents are getting a new perspective on solar energy resources with help from a "solar flowers" display that mixes public art and modern technology.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 2:59:50 PM
UCLA announces solar technology advances
Researchers at UCLA have announced new technology that could significantly lower the cost of photovoltaic panels and other solar energy resources.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 2:58:44 PM
HECO Abandons Renewable Energy Paperwork
Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO) recently announced that it will no longer handle rebates for customers who buy and install solar energy systems or energy efficient appliances. Instead, that administrative function will be handled by San Diego-based Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), beginning July 1.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 6:59:41 AM
Solar likely to pay for itself more quickly
Solar as a home investment will pay off sooner than ever for consumers according to new projections from a prominent industry leader.
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Monday, July 06, 2009 at 3:17:43 PM
Air Core Installs Integrated Solar Panel Photovoltaics in Arizona
In Yuma, Arizona, where the sun averages more than 11 hours per day of solar radiance, and temperatures hover around 107 degrees (Fahrenheit) in July, Solar Integrated Technologies and Syska Hennessy Group Construction, Inc. have just completed the installation of a $391,139, roof-mounted building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) roofing system to a Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS).
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Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 4:51:32 PM
Giant ship using solar energy
Southern California residents are getting a look at one unique solar energy resource thanks to a joint effort by the Port of Long Beach and Japan's NYK shipping line.
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Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 2:16:14 PM
Raleigh, NC, Moving toward Goal of First LED-lit City
Raleigh, North Carolina, has completed its first solar LED outdoor lighting project at the city’s Parks and Recreation Department Marsh Creek remote operations facility.
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 4:23:26 PM
Company blends LED/solar technology
A New Mexico company is set to carve out a niche for itself in clean energy technology by combining solar energy with LED lighting.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 3:34:01 PM
Researchers unveil solar airplane prototype
Swiss researchers have revealed their prototype for a solar-powered airplane that could begin test flights in the next couple of years.
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Friday, June 26, 2009 at 3:40:28 PM
Sears Tower to include solar technology
Chicago's Sears Tower is about to undergo a major renovation that will boost its energy efficiency while also incorporating solar energy and other eco-friendly technology.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 4:07:15 PM
Solar products becoming more diverse
Solar energy resources are being used for an increasingly diverse range of products, including some that may come as a surprise to consumers.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 4:05:14 PM
Governors Energy Office Install Solar Panels
At the Engineering Building on Colorado State University’s campus in Fort Collins, a $35,000 matching-funds contribution from the Governor’s Energy Office, as part of the state’s 2009 Solar Rebate Program, has enabled the installation of an 18.9-kilowatt solar array.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 10:54:28 AM
Company makes progress on energy from artificial light
A Maryland company has announced progress on technology that will allow more solar energy to be generated from artificial light sources.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 3:17:46 PM
Inverters on Largest Rooftop Solar Installation in US
Boston-based Satcon, which provides power conversion and system design solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects, announced recently that it had installed four 250 kilowatt Satcon inverters at the Orange County, Florida, Convention Center, which is the largest solar rooftop installation in the Southeast.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 10:43:27 AM
Solar energy industry expected to see more growth
A leading financial firm is predicting significant growth in the coming years for the solar energy industry.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 4:55:07 PM
Solar Power in Space Can Power the Planet
The 21st century is full of examples of sci-fi becoming just plain science, and none is more startling than PowerSat Corporation’s determination to float solar panels in space to trap sunlight and beam the energy back to earth in the electromagnetic equivalent of radio waves.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 9:52:14 AM
SPG Solar Installs Marine Mammal Center Solar
At The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC) in Sausalito, California, where sea otters, dolphins, seals and even whales that have been abandoned or abused come for healing, SPG Solar has installed a solar panel system that both shades open enclosure areas for greater comfort and healing and provides 10 percent of the facility’s needed electricity.
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Monday, June 22, 2009 at 11:40:14 AM
Photovoltaic panels in novel Colorado locations
The economic downturn prompted many Americans to save money and occasionally look to potentially cheaper alternative sources of energy.
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Monday, June 22, 2009 at 7:00:00 AM
eSolar Plans CSP Plant for New Mexico
eSolar, in cooperation with NRG Energy, is planning a concentrating solar plant (CSP) in New Mexico.
eSolar, which specializes in CSP and bills itself as “engineering a paradigm shift” in concentrating solar which makes solutions both scalable and cost-effective, is headquartered in Pasadena, California, with a manufacturing plant in Palmdale.
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Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:08:29 AM
Learning and solar power come together
More Americans are trying to find ways to save energy or incorporate renewable energy resources into newer building designs and some people find ways to make older structures more environmentally friendly.
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Friday, June 19, 2009 at 7:00:00 AM
Pennsylvania ice cream parlor goes solar
The family-owned ice cream parlor Zwahlen's Ice Cream & Chocolate recently became the first to receive new photovoltaic roof panels, designed specifically to be used on curved roof surfaces.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 7:00:00 AM
California utility announces large clean energy deal
A large California utility has announced it will purchase up to 960 megawatts of renewable power in the coming years.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1:18:45 PM
Solar energy industry getting a boost from economy
The solar energy and renewable energy industries are showing signs of recovery, along with the rest of the economy, according to recent reports.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 3:48:58 PM
What Is a Smart Grid and Why You Should Care
There is a lot of talk in the news nowadays about “smart grids”, those 21st century products of electronic technology and cutting-edge engineering that will facilitate the tie-in of hundreds of thousands of small, renewable energy sources like solar energy arrays mounted on residential roofs.
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Monday, June 15, 2009 at 12:18:23 PM
Massachusetts STCC Installs States Largest Solar Array
Founded in 1967 and located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Western Massachusetts’ Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is the only technical community college in the state.
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Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11:17:07 AM
Solar thermal plants could stretch across Southwest
The recent announcement of a large solar thermal energy plant in New Mexico has spurred speculation that the project could become a part of a much broader network.
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Friday, June 12, 2009 at 3:01:38 PM
Google making progress on clean energy research
Google is reportedly preparing to emerge as a leader in clean energy technologies, according to a recent report.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 1:26:26 PM
Molten salt important in solar thermal applications
A recent news report focuses on the growing importance that molten salt technology is playing in the solar energy industry.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 2:54:37 PM
Large solar array unveiled in San Antonio
A solar energy project described as the largest in Texas was recently unveiled.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 2:53:55 PM
Utility announces more solar energy projects
Pacific Gas and Electric has announced its second major solar energy project in the last month.
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Monday, June 08, 2009 at 2:04:15 PM
Students making gains on solar cars
The development of solar energy took another step forward recently in the form of an auto race in Texas.
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Monday, June 08, 2009 at 2:03:26 PM
Solar Trackers, Optimizing Solar Energy
Solar tracking devices, mounted with photovoltaic (PV) panels, allow the panels to exactly track the sun’s path across the sky and can increase the yield of solar energy installations by as much as 40 percent compared to stationary panels.
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Friday, June 05, 2009 at 10:26:52 AM
Georgia utility plans to highlight solar
A Georgia utility is working to advance solar energy resources in the state with a planned demonstration project.
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Monday, June 01, 2009 at 3:51:59 PM
Oregon utility marks solar energy gains
An Oregon utility has been recognized for its recent advancements in solar energy investments.
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Friday, May 29, 2009 at 2:09:19 PM
Public interest remains high in solar energy
One utility company is helping to further promote the growth of solar in California with public information sessions that are drawing considerable local interest.
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Friday, May 29, 2009 at 2:07:33 PM
Incentives give solar installers a boost
Recent government incentives for solar as a home investment are starting to produce a much-needed boost for local installation professionals.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 3:41:50 PM
Crystalline vs. Thin Film Solar Cells, and the Winner Is
In an experiment which may conclusively resolve the debate over which is better – crystalline or thin-film photovoltaic power production – engineers and Fat Spaniel data monitors are watching the performance of two separate systems at the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) water treatment plant in California.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 12:00:59 PM
Can You Lease the Sun?
In Massachusetts, the answer is now yes, especially if you’re a homeowner wanting to cash in on renewable energy that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 11:40:34 AM
Armageddon Energy Offers Instant Solar Panels
It's a solar system in a box, and like big-box offerings, you can take it home, perform minor assembly, plug it in and enjoy hours of clean, green solar energy.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 11:23:43 AM
Large solar thermal plant planned near Phoenix
One of the largest solar thermal applications yet is taking shape in the Arizona desert near Phoenix, with a goal of going online by 2013.
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Friday, May 22, 2009 at 4:06:33 PM
Florida unveils convention center solar project
A high-profile solar energy project that has gained national media attention went online this week in Florida.
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Friday, May 22, 2009 at 4:04:51 PM
Massachusetts making solar energy gains
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Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:57:02 AM
More vacationers finding solar energy on the road
A growing number of travelers in New England and other areas are finding out that they don't have to leave their love for solar energy at home when they go on vacation.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 3:52:14 PM
Company donates panels to Habitat for Humanity
American Solar Electric recently announced that it was donating photovoltaic panels to five homes recently constructed by Habitat for Humanity volunteers.
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Friday, May 15, 2009 at 1:35:58 PM
Green Mountain Energy Donates Solar Array to Ballroom Marfa

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In Arizona’s Pinal County, Johnson Utilities plans to use solar energy to run 100 percent of its wastewater treatment plant processes.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 12:49:23 PM
Using Solar to Power Water Supply
In Arizona’s Pinal County, Johnson Utilities plans to use solar energy to run 100 percent of its wastewater treatment plant processes.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 12:17:23 PM
Federal lab produces award-winning solar technology
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed a new kind of ultra-light and efficient solar cell.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 3:37:45 PM
Companies working to incorporate PV technology into windows
One company's advanced solar energy technology may be a step closer to mass commercialization following a newly-announced agreement with a Florida glass company.
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Monday, May 11, 2009 at 5:30:59 PM
University of Buffalo plans new solar energy initiative
More businesses and homes are examining solar heating and solar thermal applications as alternative energy sources.
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Friday, May 08, 2009 at 2:21:00 PM
Recurrent Energy Blazing Solar Paths
Recurrent Energy in California is making big strides in introducing solar. Its most recent project, under contract to the City of San Francisco, will see construction of a 5-megawatt solar farm at the Sunset Reservoir and the Pier 96/Norcal Recycling Center, from which the city will buy $2-million worth of renewable energy per year to power city-owned facilities.
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Friday, May 08, 2009 at 10:17:38 AM
World photovoltaic capacity expected to grow 40 percent in '09
Worldwide photovoltaic energy capacity is expected to continue experiencing substantial growth despite a recession that has undermined the performance of many energy companies.
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Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 3:25:40 PM
Arizona bank goes solar
The National Bank of Arizona has decided to invest in solar energy as a resource and is currently working with SolarCity and First Solar Inc.
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Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 12:10:59 PM
New "i-house" environmentally friendly
The Tennessee-based Clayton Homes recently unveiled their latest manufactured home prototype.
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Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 11:36:43 AM
Solar Decathlon teams working on their projects
College students around the country are helping to develop the next generation of solar energy technology as participants in the Solar Decathlon.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 3:39:43 PM
School District Becomes First Net Zero Entity in New York State
The Liberty Central School District in Liberty, New York is the first K-12 school district in the state to achieve a net zero energy building.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 1:53:05 PM
Unexpected Discovery Points to Huge Solar Efficiency Increase
Silicon solar cells, which require almost as much energy to produce as they recover in a decade, are gradually being phased out by less energy intensive, and cheaper, processes, like dye-sensitive solar cells.
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009 at 4:31:56 AM
University of Arizona Announces Solar Project on Earth Day
On April 22, the University of Arizona (UA) made a huge Earth Day splash by announcing the completion of a deal with APS Energy Services to install 3,200 solar panels on the rooftops of three campus buildings, as well as an array of thermal solar units to heat the university’s swimming pools.
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Monday, May 04, 2009 at 12:46:44 PM
Emerging technologies give glimpse of solar's future
A recent New York Times report provides some insight into just how unlimited the future of solar energy technology may be.
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Friday, May 01, 2009 at 10:35:35 AM
More airports using solar energy technology
A newspaper columnist is pointing out that despite their reputation for heavy pollution, airports across the country are taking the initiative when it comes to using solar energy resources.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 3:01:53 PM
Florida emerging as nationwide solar leader
Florida may soon be home to a new research and development center for solar energy resources, not to mention more and more megawatts of clean energy.
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Monday, April 27, 2009 at 1:25:25 PM
California movie theater goes solar
Solar energy in California continues to become part of everyday life, with one of the latest examples being a solar powered movie theater.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 1:09:19 PM
U.S. company involved with major German solar project
A prominent U.S. solar energy company will be involved in a project to build a 53-megawatt photovoltaic plant in Germany.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:45:49 AM
Vermont school building on green energy legacy
Vermont school building on green energy legacy
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Monday, April 20, 2009 at 11:54:24 AM
Advent Solar teaming up with ASU
Arizona State University is reportedly teaming up with Advent Solar for research that could lead to more efficient solar energy resources than ever.
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 4:03:32 PM
Weather Warnings Going Green
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, better known as PG&E and serving central and northern California, announced on Monday that it will be asking the state’s Public Utilities Commission for approval to purchase 200 megawatts of energy on a 15-year contract from Solaren, a firm which proposes floating solar collectors in space.
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Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 12:12:49 PM
Company eyes space-based solar panels
New advancements in solar energy technology could soon resemble something out of a science fiction movie, according to recent reports.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 11:35:28 AM
Solar Energy From Billboards
In what has to be the most surprising but pleasing use of solar energy to date, Lamar Advertising Co., the nation’s largest outdoor advertiser, and Southern Company subsidiary, Gulf Power Co., which delivers electricity to about 430,000 customers in Northwest Florida, plan to team up to investigate the efficacy of solar energy on billboards (in this case, digital signage).
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Monday, April 13, 2009 at 10:52:05 AM
Solar technology adapting to new uses
As the solar energy industry continues to develop, a growing number of projects are emerging nationwide that put the technology to use in innovative new ways.
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Monday, April 13, 2009 at 10:37:28 AM
Solar energy device wins innovation prize
Solar energy is playing a growing role in helping to improve the lives of people in the developing world.
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Friday, April 10, 2009 at 2:01:25 PM
Large solar energy conference in Buffalo next month
The latest trends in the solar energy industry will be highlighted next month at the American Solar Energy Society's national conference in Buffalo.
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Thursday, April 09, 2009 at 3:45:24 PM
Electric cars to recharge with solar energy
Companies are continuing to develop innovative new uses for solar energy, with one having just unveiled a plug-in station for electric cars that is completely powered by the sun.
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 3:42:49 PM
Large photovoltaic plant coming to Colorado
SunPower and Xcel Energy have announced a deal that will result in a 17-megawatt photovoltaic plant being built in Colorado.
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 2:15:00 AM
Solar Powered Curriculum
In Florida, local electricity utility Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is in the process of installing state-of-the-art solar power arrays in six schools to help cut electricity costs and teach youngsters about the benefits of renewable solar energy.
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Monday, April 06, 2009 at 9:47:48 AM
ASU making contributions to solar energy
Arizona State University is reportedly making progress on its goal of generating 10 megawatts of solar energy in the coming years.
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Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 3:30:44 PM
World photovoltaic market growing rapidly
The United States is now the world's third-largest market for photovoltaic panels, according to a European industry organization.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 12:15:16 PM
Porsche Saves 30 Percent with Solar
On March 19, Porsche Logistics, LLC installed a solar array on the roof of its Ontario, California facility which will provide 30 percent of the location’s electrical needs for a staff of 44. Joining the unveiling were executives from Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) of Huntington Beach, and Ontario Mayor Paul S. Leon.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 10:12:40 AM
Solyndra to Get First DOE Loan under 2005 Law
On March 23, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) tentatively awarded its initial alternative-energy loan guarantee, thus breaking a four-year stalemate in the Loan Guarantee Program instituted in 2005 by the Energy Policy Act. The move is in response to a $6-billion allocation under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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Monday, March 30, 2009 at 3:43:14 PM
Florida school working on solar array
Florida Gulf Coast University is working on a significant solar energy facility that could be completed in time for the fall semester.
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Monday, March 30, 2009 at 1:11:34 PM
Solar energy boosting Ohio's economy
A Toledo solar panel company is reportedly making plans for substantial growth, giving a boost to the local economy in the process.
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Friday, March 27, 2009 at 3:35:15 PM
California universities going solar
Solar Power Partners announced this week that it has completed three power purchase agreements that are currently helping to power three California universities.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 12:47:05 PM
Austin, Texas, Leaps to the Forefront of Commercial Solar
On March 5, the city council of Austin unanimously approved a measure that will give the city the largest solar system in the U.S.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 8:00:00 AM
New solar jobs map highlights industry's potential
A new solar jobs map has been developed to help people learn more about the economic potential of solar energy.
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Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 11:46:11 AM
Tech school eyes green jobs, energy savings
The New England Institute of Technology has announced that it will invest in wind and solar energy projects with an eye on saving money while giving its students a new course of study.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 1:23:40 PM
Worldwide photovoltaic demand soars
The global market for photovoltaic technology increased by over 100 percent last year, according to a recent report.
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Monday, March 16, 2009 at 1:13:31 PM
Solar offers considerable long-term savings
For people who are wondering what kind of solar energy savings they can realize over the years, a recent Washington Post report may provide some further insight.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 1:46:21 PM
Berkeley awarded for high number of solar panels
The city of Berkeley, California was recently honored with a Solar City Award for having more solar panels installed than any other city in the Bay Area.
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Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 1:45:29 PM
Solar, renewable industries continue to grow
The size of the solar photovoltaic industry is expected to nearly triple between now and 2018, according to a recent report which also cites a number of short-term obstacles for the renewable energy industry.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 10:55:56 AM
Group works to promote solar homes in Arizona
Real estate professionals in Arizona will soon be taking advantage of a new program that allows them to increase sales revenues by educating them about solar energy.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 10:06:04 AM
Largest solar roof array unveiled in Atlantic City
Atlantic City has a potentially unlikely new claim to fame when it comes to solar energy, according to recent reports.
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Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 11:30:45 AM
Solar power becoming more cost-effective than ever
The costs of solar power are reportedly getting lower than ever for consumers with help from the economy and an oversupply of solar panels.
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009 at 11:37:02 AM
MIT students build solar car
Students at MIT have reportedly developed a solar-powered car that can theoretically hit top speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009 at 1:21:53 PM
Construction begins on largest photovoltaic plant
Florida Power and Light has announced that construction is underway on what will become the nation's largest photovoltaic solar plant.
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Friday, February 27, 2009 at 1:59:45 PM
Future of solar could be in space
Some solar energy advocates are eyeing a futuristic way to get power, according to a recent report.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 12:02:43 PM
Boat company offers new solar energy product
One of the latest advances in solar energy technology is a portable power source known as the "Powercube."
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 11:04:00 AM
Companies to build solar thermal facilities
Two companies have announced a partnership that could lead to up to 500 megawatts of solar energy being generated in California and elsewhere.
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Monday, February 23, 2009 at 2:15:51 PM
National Guard backing solar, renewable energy
One increasingly high-profile supporter of renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts is the National Guard, according to recent reports.
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Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:51:36 AM
Researchers cite lower solar energy costs
A recent study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds that the cost of installing solar photovoltaic systems fell considerably in recent years.
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Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:50:04 AM
Students gearing up for Solar Decathlon
College students from around the country are preparing to participate in this fall's Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington D.C.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 1:54:14 PM
Researchers Working On Cheaper Solar Materials
Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are reporting that less costly materials are showing considerable potential for use in photovoltaic panels.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 1:53:33 PM
Homeowners, businesses save big on solar
Homeowners and businesses are becoming more interested in solar as it becomes apparent just how much money such investments can save them.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 12:15:55 PM
Solar Powered Phone Set To Hit Stores
Consumers are finding that solar energy has far more applications than just heating and powering their homes. One of the latest examples is a solar-powered phone offered by Samsung.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 12:12:41 PM
Long Island utility plans large solar project
New York may soon be home to the largest solar energy project in the Northeast amid plans for a project on Long Island that could generate up to 50 megawatts of electricity.
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Monday, February 16, 2009 at 11:16:51 AM
Solar energy industry poised for growth
The solar energy industry is preparing for some significant growth in light of the expected passage of the economic stimulus bill.
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Friday, February 13, 2009 at 8:39:52 AM
California utility announces world's largest solar deal
Southern California Edison announced this week that it had reached the world's largest solar deal yet with BrightSource Energy.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 12:30:12 PM
Solar energy put to increasingly interesting uses
An Indiana man has managed to turn his experience in the building trades into a successful career as a solar energy entrepreneur.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 1:45:25 PM
New Jersey utility eyes 120 megawatt solar project
The largest energy utility in New Jersey has proposed a 120-megawatt solar energy program that would benefit every town in its service territory.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 12:36:09 PM
Solar plans in Southwest becoming more ambitious
Large solar facilities generating enough energy to power many homes may become more common in the near future, according to a recent report.
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Monday, February 09, 2009 at 1:04:12 PM
Florida continues trend towards solar
A Florida construction company reportedly says it has built the largest private solar energy installation in the city of Jacksonville.
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Thursday, February 05, 2009 at 12:05:17 PM
Emerging solar technologies have great promise
Some of the solar energy technology currently in use by the U.S. military may be a preview of things to come for consumers and homeowners.
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Friday, January 30, 2009 at 12:38:16 PM
Leading piano maker goes solar
One of the world's top piano companies has marked a new chapter in its 156-year history with a major new investment in solar energy.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 9:59:28 AM
Organization promoting group solar discounts
A San Francisco organization called 1 Block Off The Grid is working to make solar power more affordable for residents of various cities by organizing group discounts for equipment and installation.
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Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11:48:27 AM
New types of solar cells in development
Solar energy may become an increasingly useful component of electronic devices thanks to new technology from the University of Chicago.
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Friday, January 23, 2009 at 6:55:18 AM
Volunteers team up to help school go solar
A group of volunteers helped outfit a Washington D.C. school with solar energy equipment this week to observe President Barack Obama's call for a national day of service.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 1:52:47 PM
ASU Opens New Solar Energy Lab
Arizona State University and its partners recently unveiled a new lab that will help pave the way for the development of new solar energy technologies.
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Monday, January 19, 2009 at 3:13:54 PM
Solar powered car visits Oregon
Oregon residents got an up-close look at the potential of solar energy recently when a record-setting solar powered car traveled to the state.
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Monday, January 19, 2009 at 7:58:43 AM
Xcel eyes program for new energy technologies
Xcel Energy is hoping to create a four-year, $24 million program that would test emerging new technologies involving solar energy and other clean power sources.
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Friday, January 16, 2009 at 7:31:55 AM
Students in Washington learning firsthand about solar
Students in Washington State's Puget Sound region are getting the opportunity to learn firsthand about solar energy thanks to grants from an area utility.
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Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 6:38:31 AM
Grand Canyon visitors to see solar technology firsthand
Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park will soon have the opportunity to get a firsthand look at working solar energy technology.
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 2:01:22 PM
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