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Eighth Graders Apply Lessons Learned To Demonstrate A Solar-Powered Mini-Car Des Moines IO (SPX) Apr 28, 2008 
Applying lessons learned in the classroom, eighth grade students from Denison (Iowa) Middle School have developed a mini-car that is powered by solar energy. And the car works, as the 11 Denison students demonstrated Friday night in Des Moines, much to their delight. The students are participating in Smithfield Foods' Learners to Leaders program and also are enrolled in Iowa State ... read more |
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Solar Know-How From Germany For Engineers Worldwide
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 28, 2008With the launch of the Global Production Engineering for Solar Technology (GPE Solar) international Masters degree, the Technical University of Berlin (Germany) will be offering the established GPE Masters degree for the next Winter semester in the solar technology field. The course, which will be offered in English, will provide a currently unique combination of material including engineering ... more The Thin-Film Future - Shortcut To Grid-Parity 
Munich, Germany (SPX) Apr 28, 2008Could thin-film solar technology be the shortcut to grid-parity? What are the experiences with large-scale application of thin-film technology? Why do crystalline market leaders invest in thin-film technology? The international solar conference 'The Thin-film Future' will provide a comprehensive overview of, and give an update on the latest developments in, the rapidly growing thin-film solar in ... more An Examination Of The French Photovoltaic Market 
Dublin, Ireland (SPX) Apr 28, 2008Despite being among the top ten worldwide photovoltaic markets with a current annual market growth of more than 100 percent, little information has been available on the French photovoltaic market in the past. As a result, insecurity was tangible among existing and potential market participants concerning their market coverage strategy. This particularly applies in view of the special niche ... more Staying Ahead Of The Solar Power Curve 
Bethesda MD (SPX) Apr 28, 2008Advancements in solar power are moving rapidly. But through a unique labor-management-manufacturer partnership, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) are ensuring that the next generation of solar power workers is trained and ready to keep pace with progress. Their story is but one of the features in the latest ... more Pleasanton Unified School District Goes Solar 
Pleasanton CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2008In celebration of Pleasanton Unified School District's groundbreaking efforts to bring California schools closer to a sustainable future, PUSD and partners will host a first-ever event - eFair Pleasanton. The "e" in eFair stands for two interrelated concepts: energy and environment. The theme for eFair Pleasanton is "Flip That Switch," an allusion to energy conservation as well as a recent ... more |
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Washington DC (SPX) Apr 24, 2008FedEx has announced that its operating company FedEx Freight has completed the installation of a solar-electric system in Whittier, Calif., and is nearing completion on a similar solar-powered facility in Fontana, Calif. Both systems will provide a substantial portion of the facilities' peak energy needs. The 282 kilowatt (kW) solar power system in Whittier has the capacity to produce over ... more eSolar Announces Breakthrough Pre-Fabricated Solar Power Plants 
Pasadena CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2008eSolar has announced that it has closed $130 million in funding from Idealab, Google.org, Oak Investment Partners, and other investors for the construction and deployment of pre-fabricated power plants. Designed to address the complex issues surrounding large or utility-scale power projects, eSolar's distributed solar thermal plants achieve economies of scale at 33 MW, and are modularly scaled ... more Macy's Hails Earth Day With SunPower Solar Dedication In San Jose 
San Jose CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2008In anticipation of Earth Day, Macy's and SunPower are dedicating a 307-kilowatt solar power system at the Macy's store at Oakridge Mall in San Jose. SunPower has partnered with Macy's to design and install solar power systems on 28 stores across California, including 12 in Northern California, and also assisted the retailer in improving the energy efficiency at the stores. The solar ... more Monopoly Adds Renewable Energy Utilities To The World Edition Game Board 
Pawtucket RI (SPX) Apr 23, 2008Recognizing the increasing importance of renewable energy sources around the world, MONOPOLY announces that it will feature "Wind Energy" and "Solar Energy" as the utilities in the upcoming MONOPOLY Here and Now: The World Edition game. The new utilities will replace the "Water Works" and "Electric Company" spaces that traditionally appear on the MONOPOLY game board. "When creating this ... more |
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Washington DC (SPX) Apr 22, 2008The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released its 2007 U.S. Solar Industry Year in Review produced in conjunction with the Prometheus Institute. The report noted that 254 megawatts of photovoltaic and concentrating solar power were installed in 2007. This included 150 MW of grid-tied PV, 40 MW off-grid, and 64 MW of CSP. Another estimated 1,000 megawatts (thermal) were ... more City Of Avalon Selects REC Solar As Preferred Solar Electricity Provider 
Avalon CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2008While most of California is busy planning Earth Day celebrations, Catalina Island is tackling its environmental challenges head on. A group of environmentally concerned residents from Avalon announced the selection of REC SOLAR, Orange County as the preferred provider for their new community solar program. The solar community initiative is just the first phase of Catalina's multi-tiered ... more New Index Tracks World's Solar Energy Stocks Benchmark For Emerging Growth Sector 
New York NY (SPX) Apr 22, 2008The Ardour Solar Energy Index of 27 global solar energy stocks will commence real-time price dissemination on Monday, April 21. Data will be available through most data vendors. Dow Jones Indexes serves as calculation agent for the indexes. SOLRX is a member of the Ardour family of alternative energy indexes, which serve as leading alternative energy industry benchmarks. Says Joseph LaCort ... more SOHO Confirms 36 Year Old Solar Theory 
Aarhus, Denmark (SPX) Apr 22, 2008Data from the VIRGO instrument on SOHO have been used to show that solar flares drive global oscillations in the Sun. This confirms a prediction made more than 30 years ago. The result has implications for our understanding of flares on the Sun and on solar-like stars. In a paper to appear in the 1 May issue of The Astrophysical Journal Christoffer Karoff and Hans Kjeldsen, from the University ... more
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