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SunPods Predicts Bright Future For Power-on-Demand Solar Platforms San Jose CA (SPX) Jun 09, 2009 ![]() SunLight Eagle Soars ![]() The Physical Science Laboratory of New Mexico State University announced that its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Test Center successfully hosted the first flight last month of a solar-powered unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace System. The Flight Test Center, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, provides the only national airspace approved for flight tests of ... more
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Heavy rain, snow disrupts transport in Spain Washington slaps fee on plastic shopping bags Vietnam says parched Red River at record low Philippine volcano darkens New Year for 50,000 villagers Shocked residents survey Australia wildfire wreckage Honduras declares state of emergency amid drought Residents flee terrifying Australian wildfires Sarkozy scrambles to salvage carbon tax Thrill-seeking tourists flock to Philippine volcano ![]()
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Dow Captures Solar Power With Fluid Technology![]() Dow Chemical is shedding light on Concentrating Solar Power systems (CSP) with DOWTHERM A heat transfer fluids which can collect, transport and store solar generated heat. CSP technology uses mirrors to reflect and concentrate sunlight onto receivers that collect solar energy and convert it to heat. DOWTHERM A heat transfer fluids collect the heat energy and transport it to a power ... more Solar Power Partners Helps LA Go Green ![]() Solar Power Partners has officially announced that several of its solar energy facilities in the Los Angeles area are in full commercial operation and generating electricity. The solar energy facilities include a 238.68 kW system at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena; a 601.02 kW system at BT's North America corporate headquarters offices in El Segundo ... more Georgia Power Launches Solar Research Project ![]() Georgia Power's corporate headquarters will begin harnessing the sun in 2009 as the company partners with Southern Company to launch a rooftop solar demonstration program aimed at increasing the use of renewable energy in Georgia. Adding to the building's energy-efficient construction and architecture, Georgia Power has begun installing seven different commercially viable photovoltaic (PV) ... more Wasting Money At The Solar Factory ![]() It seems like an open door, checking the quality of incoming wafers and cells before they go into the production process. But this it is still not common in cell and module manufacturing market. Especially cracks, also referred to as micro cracks, that potentially cause wafer and cell breakage during production and have negative quality effects, are still not being controlled with full for ... more |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 From being dismissed as internet magic money to becoming a household name, Bitcoin is now the poster child of cryptocurrency. However, Bitcoin isn't the only player in the game anymore. A number of other coins are stepping up, offering real use cases, better tech, and in some cases, more growth potential. ... more ![]() ![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 22, 2025 Small satellites have redefined access to space, enabling startups, academic teams, and emerging space programs to launch missions once limited to major players. Their low cost, compact size, and ra ... more ![]() ![]() Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 21, 2025 Paladin Space, a startup incubated at the University of South Australia's Innovation and Collaboration Centre, has introduced Triton, the first reusable space payload designed to capture and store m ... more ![]() ![]() ![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Researchers from Duke University and Columbia University have developed a novel approach to robotic collaboration by integrating Theory of Mind-a uniquely human cognitive trait-into robotic systems. ... more ![]() ![]() Dubai (AFP) May 21, 2025 The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday announced a new Arabic-language artificial intelligence model, describing it as the best-performing in the region. ... more ![]() ![]() London (AFP) May 19, 2025 Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers - the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future with a focus on innovation and climate-change adaptation. ... more ![]() ![]() ![]() Washington DC (UPI) May 21, 2025 The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming no longer is just the title of a humorous Cold War movie. ... more ![]() ![]() Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) May 22, 2025 Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Lithuania on Thursday to mark the official formation of Germany's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II, aimed at bolstering NATO's eastern flank against a hostile Russia. ... more ![]() ![]() Brussels, Belgium (AFP) May 19, 2025 NATO countries look on course to agree a deal on ramping up their defence spending target at a summit in The Hague next month in a bid to satisfy US President Donald Trump. ... more |
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Lasers Are Making Solar Cells Competitive![]() Solar electricity has a future: It is renewable and available in unlimited quantities, and it does not produce any gases detrimental to the climate. Its only drawback right now is the price: the electric power currently being produced by solar cells in northern Europe must be subsidized if it is to compete against the household electricity generated by traditional power plants. At "Laser ... more ABC Solar Wins Exemption From Planning For All Solar ![]() Bradley Bartz and ABC Solar are proud to announce the decision of the City of Torrance to exempt solar installations from planning review. In April of this year ABC Solar took the extraordinary step of suing the City of Torrance asking the local superior court to rule that design review is against the Solar Rights Act. Bartz and ABC Solar asked the court for an injunction against the City ... more Hannover Leasing Acquires Three SunEdison PV Systems In Spain ![]() SunEdison has announced that Hannover Leasing purchased three SunEdison photovoltaic solar energy systems in Spain's Lleida province. Under a long-term agreement, SunEdison will monitor, maintain and operate the systems, which have a combined capacity of 4.3 MW. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed. The three ground mount systems - 1.6 MW in Alamus; 1.6 MW in Borges ... more TEP SunShare Program Funds Seven New Solar Arrays For Tucson ![]() The City of Tucson is taking advantage of SunShare subsidies from Tucson Electric Power (TEP) to help fund seven new photovoltaic arrays that will add more than 1 megawatt (MW) to the city's solar generating capacity. TEP will provide an estimated $4.7 million in SunShare incentives to the city over the next 20 years, covering about 60 percent of the cost of the arrays. The systems ... more |
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