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December 28, 2009
China adopts law to boost renewable energy industry
Beijing (AFP) Dec 26, 2009
China's national assembly Saturday signalled the country's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by adopting a law supporting its renewable energy industry. The new law, an amendment to one on renewable energy adopted by the National People's Congress standing committee, obliges electricity grid companies to buy all the power produced by renewable sources. It also empowers the ... read more

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Taiwan unveils Asia's biggest solar plant: govt
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Trina Solar Announces Inauguration Of Europe's Largest PV Rooftop System
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LDK Solar Partners With GPR-SBTFC On 100 MW Of PV Plants In Europe
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Wells Fargo Finances 1MW SunPower Solar Power System At UC Merced
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Memory Foam Mattress Review & Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison

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Toward Home-Brewed Electricity With Personalized Solar Energy
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 21, 2009
New scientific discoveries are moving society toward the era of "personalized solar energy," in which the focus of electricity production shifts from huge central generating stations to individuals in their own homes and communities. That's the topic of a report by an international expert on solar energy published in the ACS' Inorganic Chemistry, a bi-weekly journal. It describes a ... more

Space - Expanding The Frontiers Of Risk
London, UK (SPX) Dec 18, 2009
When an 84kg lump of metal was shot into space in 1957, few predicted how satellites would revolutionise our world. Since Sputnik entered orbit and its first crackly signal beeps were picked up back on earth, we have come to rely on satellites for what we see and how we communicate - and even for what the weather will be like. Their ability to warn of impending disasters has saved countles ... more

India's first commercial solar power plant
New Delhi (UPI) Dec 16, 2009
India inaugurated Azure Power's 2-megawatt photovoltaic plant in the state of Punjab, the first privately owned, utility-scale power plant on the Asian subcontinent. Built under a 30-year power purchase agreement with the Punjab State Electricity Board, the plant will help power 4,000 rural homes for 20,000 people. Farooq Abdullah, minister of new and renewable energy, said the ... more

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OK given for 700 rooftop solar projects


eSolar's Sierra SunTower Named Renewable Project Of The Year


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EU to open talks with Russia on nuclear energy deal

Iran will pursue its nuclear activity 'normally:' FM

France, China sign aviation, nuclear deals

Obama says climate discontent is 'justified'

Copenhagen raises global security issues

On the move: Species face race against climate change

Seven-year-old caught ploughing in Germany: police

Yao Ming aims to quell China's appetite for shark fin

Machine could replace plant sorters

Invasive minks thrive on Scottish coast

Shallow Origins

African countries set for new fight over ivory sales

New Materials Designed To Deal With Hypersonic And Supersonic Hot Stuff

Milt Thompson's Wild Ride

X-51A WaveRider Gets First Ride Aboard B-52

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New Home Green Materials Adds DECK Monitoring To Solar Line-Up
Dublin CA (SPX) Dec 16, 2009
New Home Green Materials and Learning Center is pleased to partner with DECK Monitoring to provide our clients with one of the most robust and flexible solar monitoring systems in the market. "DECK Monitoring offers a superior solar monitoring solution made for solar integrators by solar integrators," said Jason Hamilton, general manager of New Home's Renewable Energy Division. "We are ... more

Energy Conversion Devices Announces 3MW Rooftop Solar Project
Rochester Hills MI (SPX) Dec 16, 2009
Energy Conversion Devices has announced it has signed an agreement with Endesa in Spain to install 3.0 MWp of UNI-SOLAR photovoltaic (PV) laminates on the rooftops of two Coca-Cola Company buildings in Seville. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, United Solar Ovonic, ECD will oversee construction of the rooftop system, which will consist of UNI-SOLAR laminates bonded to the ... more

Buckman's Ski And Snowboard Shops Go Green
Pottstown PA (SPX) Dec 16, 2009
Buckman's Ski and Snowboard Shops announced the construction of a 620 kilowatt solar energy system at their corporate headquarters in Pottstown, PA. Made up of nearly 3,000 roof-mounted solar panels, this system will convert sunlight into electricity and supply power to Buckman's warehouse and production facilities. The project is being developed by one of Pennsylvania's leading electrical ... more

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Solar power unit does more with less sun


Clean energy to grow into 1.6 trillion euros industry: WWF


Solar Energy Powers Marines On Battlefield
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Refurbished computers aid Kenyan farmers

Guinea's junta celebrates first year in power

Security chiefs 'dominate diamond trade'

Geely's Volvo bid highlights China's global car ambition

Swedish press sceptical on Chinese takeover of Volvo

China's Geely: from fridge parts to car giant

Events that marked the start of the 21st century

Large Hadron Collider shut down until February

Scientist Uncovers Relics Of Ancient Cosmos

Astronauts Dock At ISS

Expedition 22 Keeps Busy While Awaiting Additional Crew Members

Astronauts blast off on Christmas space voyage

Shuttle Endeavour readied for a space trip

Space shuttle Atlantis lands back on Earth

Atlantis Ready For Landing Friday

New Materials Designed To Deal With Hypersonic And Supersonic Hot Stuff

Milt Thompson's Wild Ride

X-51A WaveRider Gets First Ride Aboard B-52

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Large, Solar-Powered, Sustainably Built Affordable Housing

LA Installs Solar Powered LED Bus Stop Lighting

Pioneering solar-powered plane makes airborne hop

China solar panel makers see boost from Copenhagen

Maryland's Largest Solar Farm

Ameren Launches Major Solar Initiative In Illinois And Missouri

Global Concentrated PV Market Worth 266 Million Dollars By 2014

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

Leading Solar Cell Manufacturer Expands Production With SOLARIS

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