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December 10, 2009
Solar Energy Powers Marines On Battlefield
Arlington VA (SPX) Dec 09, 2009
A year ago, U.S. Marines operating in the Arabian Desert only viewed the sun as the source of the region's relentless heat. Recently, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Advanced Power Generation Future Naval Capabilities program introduced technology that allows the Marines to harness some of that sunshine to help power their field equipment. Fueled by the sun, the Ground Renewable ... read more

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Large, Solar-Powered, Sustainably Built Affordable Housing
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LA Installs Solar Powered LED Bus Stop Lighting
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Pioneering solar-powered plane makes airborne hop
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China solar panel makers see boost from Copenhagen
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Memory Foam Mattress Review & Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison

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Maryland's Largest Solar Farm
Silver Spring MD (SPX) Dec 03, 2009
CPV Renewable Energy (CPV REC) has announced plans for a 10 megawatt (MW) solar farm in southern Maryland to be co-located with the proposed natural gas combined-cycle CPV St. Charles Energy Center. The announcement was made as part of American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) 9,100 acre planned "Model Green City" in Charles County. Named the CPV Piney Reach Solar Farm, the planned ... more

Ameren Launches Major Solar Initiative In Illinois And Missouri
St. Louis MO (SPX) Dec 03, 2009
Ameren and its utility companies in Illinois and Missouri have launched a major solar energy initiative that will span both states. As a first step, the corporation is installing solar energy systems at its downtown St. Louis headquarters campus at 1901 Chouteau, while Ameren Illinois Utilities (AmerenCIPS, AmerenCILCO, AmerenIP) will install solar systems at one of its facilities in Illinois. ... more

Global Concentrated PV Market Worth 266 Million Dollars By 2014
Wilmington DE (SPX) Dec 01, 2009
According to the new market research report, 'Concentrated Photovoltaic and Solar Photovoltaic Global Markets (2009 - 2014)', published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the total concentrated photovoltaic market is expected to be worth US$266.0 million by 2014, growing at a CAGR of 33.0% from 2009 to 2014. Europe is expected to command the maximum market share at 59.3% ... more

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Small South Florida Company Helps Power World's Largest Cruise Ship


Go Green This Holiday Season With Solar-Powered Gifts


Suniva Solar Cell Technology Powers India's First Large-Scale Solar Project
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Lithuania invites bids for new nuclear plant

India, Russia sign deals on nuclear energy, defence

S.Korea hails first nuclear reactor export

US Republicans vow to rain on Copenhagen parade

Climate talks: Cracks show in developing bloc on third day

Copenhagen hosts alternative climate summit

The Impact Of The Diffusion Of Maize To The Southwestern United States

UN food body to help farmers fight climate change

Feds set up online help for farmers

Charles Darwin: More Than The Origin

Giant tortoise in France dies at 146

Antarctica Served As Climatic Refuge In Earth's Greatest Extinction Event

Virgin spaceship to take visitors into suborbital space

Steering The Ares Rockets On A Straight Path

India Hopes To Join Cryogenic Rocket Engine Club January 2010

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Leading Solar Cell Manufacturer Expands Production With SOLARIS
Balzers, Liechtenstein (SPX) Dec 01, 2009
A leading European crystalline solar cell manufacturer places for the first time a large order for multiple SOLARIS systems. The SOLARIS, which offers various advantages with its revolutionary coating technology was introduced to the market just a few weeks ago. The customer will use the SOLARIS from Oerlikon Systems to significantly increase their production capacity in North America. ... more

India plans solar power boost
New Delhi (UPI) Nov 24, 2009
India announced Monday a plan to increase solar power to 20,000 megawatts by 2022. Farooq Abdullah, India's minister for new and renewable energy, cited the country's increased energy demand, crippling electricity shortages and high rates for electricity in announcing the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, named after the nation's first prime minister. The plan will adopt ... more

Etrion And SunPower Partner On 4MW Italian Solar Power Plants
San Jose CA (SPX) Nov 24, 2009
Etrion and SunPower have announced an agreement to build four solar power plants, totaling four megawatts, in the Puglia region of southern Italy. SunPower will design and construct the plants, and provide operations and maintenance services. Etrion CEO Marco Northland commented, "Solar power generation will play an increasingly vital role in our efforts to build more renewable, clean ... more

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Battery Systems For Industrial, Solar, EV, Wind Power Apps


HelioPower And SunRun Offer California Homeowners Affordable Solar


SunPower Completes 1MW Solar Power System At Agilent HQ
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Developing nations furious over Danish climate text

Guinea junta talks hit impasse as junta pulls out

Guinea junta chief improving, to return soon: spokesman

Stronger Chinese auto sales lift luxury German brands

China auto sales and output go over 12 million units

Munich Lab Demonstrates Diesel Truck Engine With Barely Measurable Emissions

Hubble telescope finds 'never-seen' galaxies

Towards An Exquisite Look At Black Holes

Astronomy Question Of The Week: How Is A Black Hole Discovered

Russia To Launch MIM1 Module To ISS Next Year

Russia Plans To Send 10 Spacecraft To ISS Next Year

SpaceX Begins NASA Astronaut Training For Dragon Spacecraft COTS Program

Shuttle Endeavour readied for a space trip

Space shuttle Atlantis lands back on Earth

Atlantis Ready For Landing Friday

Virgin spaceship to take visitors into suborbital space

Steering The Ares Rockets On A Straight Path

India Hopes To Join Cryogenic Rocket Engine Club January 2010

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PSE And G Receives Green Light To Expand Solar Loan Program

Suntech Selects Arizona For First US Manufacturing Plant

Dow And Caltech Announce Next Gen PV Research Initiative

DOW POWERHOUSE Receives TIME Magazine Best Invention Of 2009 Award

"Greener" Recycled Plastic Products With Sustainable Business Practices

Chemists Describe Solar Energy Progress And Challenges

Clean Water From Sunlight

Toward Home-Brewed Electricity With "Personalized Solar Energy"

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