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November 20, 2015

Costa Rica boasts clean energy -- and bad car pollution
Caldera, Costa Rica (AFP) Nov 19, 2015
At dusk one weekend on Costa Rica's tropical Pacific coast, Mamiche is catering to a line of customers in front of the beachside ice-cream stand he tends. All looks balmy and typical - except for one little detail: the stand's refrigerator, fan and lighting are not connected to the electricity network and there's no noisy generator. Instead, solar panels on the roof are providing the power, another sign of an eco-friendly push in Costa Rica that has made the country a model of development and ... read more

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Turkey driving renewable energy growth in the MENAT region Ever increasing demand for energy in Turkey is boosting the growth of renewable energy - most notably wind - in the MENAT region. Other significant opportunities for material, component and equipmen ... more		Benin tackles climate change with sunshine and coconuts Philomene Ahouansou cooks beans and rice in three giant steel pots by the roadside in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo. It's a scene that's common throughout the country. ... more		Increased potential for perovskites as a material for solar cells Scientists at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a way to significantly increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells by reducing the amount of ... more
				Lightsource to Launch Major Investment into India Solar PV Market Lightsource Renewable Energy is spearheading a 2 billion pound investment in solar energy in India. The firm has announced plans to design, install and manage more than 3 Gigawatts (GW) of solar pho ... more		Onion-like layers help this efficient new nanoparticle glow A new, onion-like nanoparticle could open new frontiers in biomaging, solar energy harvesting and light-based security techniques. The particle's innovation lies in its layers: a coating of organic ... more

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Microbes map path toward renewable energy future In the quest for renewable fuels, scientists are taking lessons from a humble bacterium that fills our oceans and covers moist surfaces the world over. While the organism captures light to make food ... more		U.S. takes community approach to solar power The U.S. national grid could be greener with the advancement of solar power for low- to moderate-income households, the White House said. ... more		Ash improves methane yield and fertilizer value in biogas systems Bio-oil from agricultural and forest waste could help seal abandoned oil wells and store carbon Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power		Maximizing Competitive Advantage in Electricity Storage and PV Markets Jackson Associates has announced the publication of a new, free white paper "Maximizing Competitive Advantage in Electric Storage and PV Markets with Utility Customer Electricity Use Databases and A ... more
				Appraisers across 6 states find home buyers pay premium for solar homes Photovoltaics added value to homes in six markets, according to a new report titled "Appraising into the Sun: Six-State Solar Home Paired-Sales Analysis," led by a researcher from the U.S. Departmen ... more		Canada's Trudeau unveils plan to fund green infrastructure at G20 Dedicated funding for infrastructure supporting a low-carbon economy is one of the pillars of a new investment strategy, Canada's prime minister said. ... more

China to become global leader in renewable technology China is set to become the global leader in renewable technology, aiding the rise of a moderately prosperous society following the significant reforms implemented in the five-year plans. Frede ... more		Suncrest Solar expands residential solar services Suncrest Solar has announced expansion of services to Northern California, South Carolina and Utah. "We are a world-class solar provider in Southern California and are excited to provide the same se ... more		First Tranche 1 satellites launched for Space Development Agency network ICEYE unveils ISR Cell to deliver space intelligence at tactical scale Satlink joins Rivada to deliver secure satellite connectivity for defense and enterprise		Owens Corning and Constellation Celebrate Completion of 2.4-MW Solar Project Owens Corning and Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, have celebrated the completion of a 2.4-megawatt (DC) solar generation project at Owens Corning's headquarters in Toledo. Located ... more
Go green to save the world and the world economy: OECD The OECD urged Monday nations to step up environmental investments to ward off not only catastrophic climate change but to give the global economy a much-needed boost as China struggles to rebalance its economy. ... more		Recurrent Energy secures financing for 60MW solar project Canadian Solar reports that its wholly owned subsidiary, Recurrent Energy, one of North America's largest solar project developers, closed on a debt facility with a club of banks and a tax equity in ... more		World energy use to grow one-third over 25 years, renewables making inroads: IEA Global energy use is set to grow by one-third over the next 25 years, driven mostly by emerging economies, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. ... more		Trina Solar hits record 21.25% efficiency for multi-crystalline silicon cell Trina Solar Limited reports that its State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology of China has set a new world record for a high-efficiency p-type multi-crystalline silicon (mc-Si) solar cell. ... more

	Western Region ACORE report for renewables released The annual update of the American Council On Renewable Energy's (ACORE) Renewable Energy in the 50 States: Western Region report was released at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum-West (REFF-West) i ... more		New low-cost battery could help store renewable energy Wind and solar energy projects are growing at a respectable clip. But storing electric power for days when the air is still or when the sun goes down remains a challenge, largely due to cost. ... more

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Lightsource Renewable Energy closes 284m Pound Senior and Mezzanine Refinancing		Kyocera TCL Solar completes solar power plant on Reclaimed Island		Storage advance may boost solar thermal energy potential		Renewables key in race against climate change clock		Philippines gets support for green agenda
New approach to supply airports with clean energy		Italy's Eni reviews renewables for Algeria		There might be ways to exploit renewable energy and also allow for protecting biodiversity		Researcher develops material to create sustainable energy source		China's Li: Beijing has 'duty to humanity' to boost green growth

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China Sunergy Opens Solar Cell Factory in Korea

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Duke Energy to add second solar project to "Sunshine State" customers

India gets help with renewable energy sector

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Trina Solar Announces Update on 300MW Solar Project in Yunnan

PSEG Completes Construction of Waldorf Solar Energy Center

Renewable energy developers look to invest in Sub-Saharan Africa

SunEdison Begins Construction on a 2.8MW Solar Project for 8 Schools

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