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![]() Harrisburg PA (SPX) Jul 12, 2010 Pennsylvania is expanding its commitment to advancing clean, solar energy with the investment of $18 million in 37 projects in 16 counties, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Austin Burke said. "These new projects are creating jobs while helping to make the development and deployment of solar technology more affordable," Burke said after the projects were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. "Ultimately, this means substantial energy savings for families, ... read more |
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Conditional Federal Loan Guarantees For Abengoa Solar![]() President Obama has announced in his weekly video address that DOE has offered a conditional commitment for a $1.45 billion loan guarantee to Abengoa Solar, Inc. The loan will support the construction and start-up of Solana, a 250 net megawatt (MW) concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in Arizona. "After years of watching companies build things and create jobs overseas, it's good news that ... more Opportunity Keeps On Driving To Endeavour Crater ![]() Opportunity continues to make good progress toward Endeavour crater as solar energy levels improve. On Sol 2281 (June 24, 2010), the rover completed over 70 meters (230 feet), driving east/southeast. On Sol 2283 (June 26, 2010), the rover headed 57 meters (187 feet) to the northeast to avoid some large ripples. The rover drove again on Sol 2286 (June 29, 2010), covering over 70 ... more Solar power could create fuel for cars ![]() Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could soon be used to create fuel to drive the word's cars and trucks, a U.S. researcher says. Solar-powered technology could be used to "photosynthesize" hydrocarbon fuels that present-day vehicles could run on without major modifications, The Daily Telegraph reported Friday. Solar reactors can take carbon dioxide and turn it into carbon monoxide ... more |
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![]() Bedford MA (SPX) Jul 06, 2010 Spire has announced it has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) as the recipient of a Small Business Innovation Research grant to develop a light emitting diode (LED) based solar simulator. Spire is a major producer of solar simulators using pulsed light lamp light sources; this project will develop a next generation solar simulator, based on LED technology. An LED based system could provide advantages of accuracy, reliability, versatility and cost. Spectral, intensity and spatial ... read more |
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