Solar News Archive
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China Solar Market is attracting investors as government initiatives become more attractive and the growth in export systems including PV chain development. The solar energy market is becoming more and more desirable.
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PA Governor Edward Rendell announces financing approval of $10 million dollars for 12 new PA solar projects. The total capacity would be enough to power 1,000 homes and estimated 9.1 megawatt total systems. These solar systems are spread out over PA.
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Worldwide oil companies and sustainable energy. Solar energy stays at top of headlines while Global Oil Demand has dropped 50% from a 2008 all time high.
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SolarReserve of Santa Monica, California is planning two solar farms to produce grids which will offer electricity on demand. This will allow the potential buyers, NV Energy in Nevada and Pacific Gas and Electric in California to pull electricity after the sun goes down.
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Clean Energy in 2009 has proven to be every bit as successful as hoped. From Obama stepping into office January 2009 and signing the Federal Stimulus Bill (ARRA) in February 2009. 20 billion dollars has been alloted to alternative energy solutions and more bailot funds.
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1366 Technologies a Boston based technology solar company has received $4 million dollars from the Department of Energy (DOE) to research and aid in a cost reduction study for the development and production of silicon solar photovoltaic cells.
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Morris County Improvement Authority in New Jersey approved a contract for solar PV panels to be installed on 14 public schools and a few county government buildings. The contract is for $22.3 million dollars and awarded to SunDurance Energy and Tioga.
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California eSolar is one of a few companies on the west coast bringing solar energy into mainstream. One project in the Mojave Desert consists of 24,000 mirrors which track the sun and harness the solar power to generate electricity. ESolar has raised over $170 mil.
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President Obama talks about stimulating jobs
in the US and focuses on energy jobs and Solar Energy being
one of the main sectors to create jobs, growth and innovation
moving forward. The solar sector is about to skyrocket!
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Solaren Corp. proposing solar farm in space. The
obstacles to achieve an operational solar plant in space are
being solved by a team of engineers at Hughes Aerospace. If successful,
the first solar space plant will be operational in 2016.
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Bechtel Construction Co. is teaming up with 2 local unions
to create a 440-megawatt Ivanpah Solar Electricity Generating System
in the San Bernardino County desert. It is estimated that this solar
project will generate up to 1,000 new jobs.
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Boulder City Nevada has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission
to sell electricity to California's Pacific Gas and Electric. Sempra will
begin this 48 mega-watts solar project next month.
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India Azure Power Inc. builds solar plant
on 13 acres of land in Awan. This is a remarkable
landmark in India with hopes by the year 2022 this
investment marks the beginning of achieving roughly 13% alternative energy.
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Beautiful Earth Group based out of NY City has built
New York's first Electric Vehicle (EV) facility and only one of
a few in the world. 235 watt photovoltaic panels were used and can
power an electric car up to 100 miles.
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SANYO and AVACOS Canadian companies teamed up to offer a combined effort of
photovoltaic expertise and solar installation. These canadian companies
combined technology to offer SANYO's HITŪ Double bifacial solar PV modules
and DuROCK Tio-Coat reflective roof membrane
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Department of Energy has predicted a large growth in
the use of alternative energy use. Northern Ohio has shown substantial
growth in the use of solar energy and biofuel development from
local companies.
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Germany suggests leading role in solar energy
around the world. Due to the government's involvment
in solar energy alternatives as opposed to relying
mainly on the private sector.
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Arizona is proving to show strong
signs of growing in the solar market. Residents like Alan Morgan purchased an 8 KW system and expects
to pay it off in 8-10 years. 4 years likely with CAP and TRADE Regulations.
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Kenya in the news and plans to install
33 wind masts a numerous locations. Wind and solar
energy alternatives are plentiful and the government
has shown great promise to support alternative energy solutions.
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SolarVision LLC is capitalizing on on
the federal stimulus program to install solar
grids in Bexley and Athens. Notably, the company
is assisting school systems and local governments.
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Solar Energy Conference hosted at the
at the Hilton Hotel in Gaithersburg, Md December 3-5,
2009. Discussions include topics such as regional
solar pricing and incentives to testimonials.
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Lockheed Martin is stepping up their efforts
to actively pursue alternative energy solutions. With
ocean thermal energy solutions in Hawaii and Solar PV
demo plants in Moorestown, NJ.
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Industrial Jobs revitalized by the boom in solar
energy technology some studies are showing. Cities like
Detroit which took a hit in the automobile industry
now show signs of hope in solar energy.
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Solar Energy Costs reduced by as much as 50% in
just 2008 alone. Experts say the costs for utilizing
Solar Energy alternatives will continue to decline
making solar solutions more affordable.
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