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![]() Mountain View CA (SPX) Aug 04, 2010 Propelled by aggressive R and D activities, third generation photovoltaics (PVs) are poised to take a huge leap forward. The exploratory mass production of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC)-powered consumer durables is likely to alter the future course of research in this segment. Some of the first commercial third generation products are DSSC-powered backpacks and mobile phones. Several developers are working to take advantage of DSSCs' ability to power various non-grid-based lighting application ... read more |
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Mayor Daley And Exelon CEO Dedicate Largest Urban Solar Power Plant IN USA![]() Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley joined Exelon Chairman and CEO John Rowe and other local dignitaries on Chicago's South Side to dedicate Exelon City Solar, the nation's largest urban solar power plant. Exelon transformed a 41-acre site in the West Pullman neighborhood from a former industrial brownfield property that had been vacant for more than 30 years into a source of clean, renewable energy ... more Emerging Technologies Battle To Fill Peak Electrical Demand ![]() Every summer, thousands of people return home from work in the late afternoon and switch on their televisions, lights, and air conditioning. Their collective action temporarily increases demand for electricity, and drives up its price as utilities tap additional sources of electrical generation - typically natural-gas-fired power plants. Although this system has served well for decades, th ... more SunEdison And Solar Liberty To Develop Solar Curriculum For Schools ![]() Buffalo-based Solar Liberty and international solar developer SunEdison has announced its plans to develop a formal solar education curriculum for middle and high school students, an important step in empowering the "next generation" to lead our clean energy future. Both Solar Liberty and SunEdison are experienced in developing solar PV projects for schools. Recent projects include Solar L ... more |
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![]() 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 businesses alike. "If we are serious about transforming our energy system we have to walk the walk and no ... read more |
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