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January 16, 2010
India launches National Solar Mission
New Delhi (UPI) Jan 13, 2009
India plans to install 20 million solar lights and 20 million square meters of solar thermal panels to generate 20,000 megawatts by 2022 as part of its National Solar Mission, formally launched Monday. "We propose to provide up to 90 percent support for setting up solar power plants," Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said at the launch. "In many other solar applications, where ... read more

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Solar Irrigation Boosts Local Incomes In Africa
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France cuts, Germany debates solar support
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Carmanah Establishes Middle East Manufacturing Partnership
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Solar Car Benefits From Stahlin Enclosures
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Tempur-Pedic Mattress Comparison & Memory Foam Mattress Review

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eSolar strikes deal with China
Beijing (UPI) Jan 11, 2009
Pasadena, Calif., company eSolar Inc. signed an agreement Friday to build a series of solar thermal power plants in China, marking China's first big venture into large-scale solar thermal power production. Under the deal, eSolar will provide China Shandong Penglai Electric Power Equipment Manufacturing Co. the technology and expertise to build solar "power tower" plants over the next ... more

First Thin Film Solar Charger With USB Connection
Tucson AZ (SPX) Jan 12, 2010
Global Solar Energy has introduced universal serial bus (USB) enabled SUNLINQ portable solar chargers to its line up. The SUNLINQ line is the only solution for portable solar power for any type of outdoor needs. This new feature charges and powers batteries for any mobile electronic device capable of connecting and charging via a USB interface, allowing consumers to keep their devices charged an ... more

Western Riverside Regional Wastewater Authority Dedicates 1MW System
Corona CA (SPX) Jan 12, 2010
Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority (Authority), Wells Fargo and SunPower have dedicated a 1-megawatt solar power system at the West Riverside Wastewater Treatment Plant in Corona. SunPower designed and built the high-efficiency system, and financed the system with Wells Fargo through the $100 million sale leaseback program announced by the companies in June of 2009. "So ... more

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Researcher Devises New Solar Pond Distillation System


Process Identified To Reduce PV Costs


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S.Korea signs deal to build nuclear reactor in Jordan

France, Kuwait sign nuclear cooperation deal

Murdered Iran atomic scientist mired in mystery

Europe's climate chief-to-be regrets EU disunity in Copenhagen

Carbon tax wrong way to tackle climate: EU trade chief-to-be

Walker's World: From warming to warring

World's biggest agricultural fair opens with protests

France unwilling to ban bluefin tuna fishing

Test May Help Address Costly Parasite In Sheep Industry

Birds Fight Alien Parasites

Australia's freshwater crocodiles at risk

Ban Ki-moon announces Year of Biodiversity

Russia explores atomic space engine

Aerospace Engineering Program To Launch Graduate Program In The Fall

ISRO Reviews Cryogenic Engine

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Therminol Selected For New Solar Power Plant In Spain
St. Louis MO (SPX) Jan 12, 2010
Solutia has announced that it will be supplying Therminol VP-1 synthetic heat transfer fluid for Solnova 4, a new 50 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in Sevilla, Spain managed by Abener. Solnova 4 is one of several solar plants which will be located at Abener's Solucar Platform complex and is scheduled to begin producing electricity in 2010. Abener had previously announced selectin ... more

PSE And G Finalise Four NJ Solar Projects
Newark NJ (SPX) Jan 11, 2010
PSE and G is starting the New Year by announcing it has selected four sites and developers for over $50 million in investments in 12 megawatts of grid-connected solar energy. PSE and G hopes to start construction at its sites in Edison, Hamilton, Linden and Trenton this spring, with projects completed this summer and fall. All four ground-mounted solar farms would be among the largest to ... more

Maryland's Largest Single Rooftop Solar Power Installation Unveiled
Hanover MD (SPX) Jan 11, 2010
Staples and SunEdison have hosted a dedication ceremony to unveil the largest single rooftop solar power installation in Maryland at Staples' 200,200 square foot fulfillment center in Hanover. The 1.01 megawatt solar installation covers nearly 175,000 square feet of roof space, larger than three football fields. The environmental savings associated with the system will offset more than 43 ... more

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eSolar And Penglai Agree On Landmark Solar Thermal Agreement


Glitter-Sized Solar PVs Produce Competitive Results


Cutting Edge Probe Will Lead To Better Solar Cells
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Lockheed Martin F-35B Begins In-Flight STOVL Operations

RC-12X Guardrail Airworthiness Certification Process Achieves Major Milestone

Taser adds mobile phone monitoring tool to its arsenal

US Space-Based Missile Warning System Achieves Key Milestone

China tests missile intercept system

New Israeli shield needs years to deploy

Pentagon gives OK for Taiwan missile deal: official

UK Awards Javelin Joint Venture For Javelin Missile Rounds

Raytheon wins $1.1B missile deal

Northrop gets $577M Army deal

Expert: German arms industry not innocent

SAIC Awarded Contract From Space And Naval Warfare Systems Command

Mint robot puts shine on hardwood floors

Cockroaches Offer Inspiration For Running Robots

Cockroaches inspiration for robots

GSK says swine flu vaccine sales hit 835 million pounds

France's swine flu epidemic ends: doctors

Under fire WHO ready to review handling of flu pandemic

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First Nations Community Awarded For Large Solar Instalment

Solar pond could produce fresh water

XsunX Achieves Crucial Development Milestone

Advanced Technology For Large Scale Solar Thermal Project

Microinverters Are The Latest Upgrade For Solar Systems

ADB Airfield Solutions Provide Solar LED Airfield Lights

Michigan Poised For Solar Explosion In 2010

Shell fails to honor solar warranties

China amendment to boost renewable energy

China adopts law to boost renewable energy industry

Taiwan unveils Asia's biggest solar plant: govt

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Trina Solar Announces Inauguration Of Europe's Largest PV Rooftop System

LDK Solar Partners With GPR-SBTFC On 100 MW Of PV Plants In Europe

Wells Fargo Finances 1MW SunPower Solar Power System At UC Merced

Toward Home-Brewed Electricity With Personalized Solar Energy

Space - Expanding The Frontiers Of Risk

India's first commercial solar power plant

OK given for 700 rooftop solar projects

eSolar's Sierra SunTower Named Renewable Project Of The Year

New Home Green Materials Adds DECK Monitoring To Solar Line-Up

Energy Conversion Devices Announces 3MW Rooftop Solar Project

Buckman's Ski And Snowboard Shops Go Green

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