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U.S. researchers claim solar enegy advancePalo Alto, Calif. (UPI) Aug 2, 2010 Scientists say a new process utilizing both the light and heat of solar radiation could double the efficiency of electricity-generating solar panels. Stanford University researchers say the technology, called "photon enhanced thermionic emission," could lower the costs of solar energy production to the point where it is competitive with oil as an energy source, a university release said Monday. Unlike current solar panels, which become less efficient as temperatures, panels using the PET ... read more |
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San Francisco CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2010One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) has announced the launch of a new solar group purchase program in the Denver area. The program offers Denver homeowners a solution that reduces the cost and confusion traditionally associated with the solar buying process. After an intensive selection process, 1BOG has selected REC Solar as partner to conduct the group's solar system installations. Homeowners ... more 
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (SPX) Jul 23, 2010Carmanah Technologies has been awarded a $1.5 million (CAD) contract by the Town of Markham, Ontario to supply, install, and commission a 250 kW solar photovoltaic grid-tie system. The system will be installed on the Town's newly re-located Emergency Operation Centre. The project is being funded by a combination of Markham's own capital budget money and infrastructure stimulus funds provid ... more 
Washington (UPI) Jul 21, 2010 A bill providing funds for solar energy systems found support in a U.S. Senate committee Wednesday, casting a bit of sunshine on solar energy supporters. The bill, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Bernard Sanders, Ind-Vt., would require the secretary of Energy to provide states with money to finance rebates, loans and other incentives for the purchase of solar energy systems, for consumers and bu ... more |
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Teanaway Solar Reserve Gets Environmental Green LightCle Elum WA (SPX) Jul 21, 2010 Kittitas County has cleared the way for the Teanaway Solar Reserve (TSR) to advance to the final step in the permitting process. The Office of Community Development Services issued a "Mitigated Declaration of Non-Significance," finding TSR has taken sufficient steps to avoid or mitigate for any significant environmental impacts caused by the construction and operation of the project. Howard Trott, TSR Managing Director, said, "I am extremely pleased with the outcome of the decision. It represents ... read more |
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