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Pocono Raceway Activates World's Largest Solar-Powered Sports FacilityPocono PA (SPX) Aug 06, 2010 As the country begins to aggressively seek alternative energy sources, a significant new solar energy project is ready to flip the switch in what might be considered an unlikely place - a NASCAR racetrack in Long Pond, PA. Yet, considering the major sustainability programs being initiated throughout the NASCAR industry, the 3 megawatt ground-mount photovoltaic solar energy system at Pocono Raceway is completely in step with a sport taking major strides to preserve the environment. The 25-acr ... read more |
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West Lafayette IN (SPX) Aug 03, 2010Purdue University will lead a new research center to improve photovoltaic solar cells as part of a national effort to bring alternative energy technologies to the marketplace. The work is funded by the Semiconductor Research Corporation, a university-research consortium for semiconductors and related technologies. The SRC has established a $5 million energy research initiative, teaming com ... more 
Santa Monica CA (SPX) Aug 03, 2010SolarReserve has taken the next step on its Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project in conjunction with NV Energy's receipt of approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN). This approval follows on last December's announcement that SolarReserve's wholly owned subsidiary, Tonopah Solar Energy LLC, and NV Energy had signed a 25-year power purchase agreement for the sale of elec ... more 
Tabernas, Spain (SPX) Aug 03, 2010On average, sunlight illuminates every single square metre of the Earth with 1340 watts of power. Measured on human timescales, this energy source is infinite; it warms our planet, enables plants to grow and is the engine driving the winds and weather. But which technology is best able to harness the power of sunlight? Solar cells currently hold the record for converting the energy of sunl ... more |
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SunPower Partners With Solar Ventures To Build 11.1MW In ItalyMilan, Italy (SPX) Jul 30, 2010 SunPower Corp. and Solar Ventures have announced that they have signed a contract to design and build three solar power plants in the Piedmont region of Italy. Totaling 11.1 megawatts over 30 hectares, the development represents one of the largest solar power developments in the region. Construction on the plants will start this month and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. "We are delighted to partner with Solar Ventures to deliver reliable, emission-free solar power to the commun ... read more |
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