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US Solar Power Increases in Q2
Developers in the United States installed 69 percent more solar power capacity in the second quarter of this year compared to the year before. Majority of the installations were made by commercial and government entities.
American Company ESolar Signs 2000 Megawatt Contract in China
ESolar, a Pasadena-based company, lands a deal that will have it provide technology and assistance in putting up several solar farms in China.
Suntech Deals with Ontario Solar Installer
Suntech Power has signed a deal with the Canadian solar installer Pure Energies to supply 17 megawatts worth of photovoltaic panels in 2010.
TIME named Solar Shingle as one of the 50 Best Inventions of 2009
TIME named Solar Shingle the 13th best invention of 2009. Dow Chemical Co. developed the Solar Shingle, a type of roof shingle that doubles as a solar panel.
Mongolia on Its Way to Becoming a Solar Power Giant
Great things are happening in Inner Mongolia when it comes to solar power. This Mongol autonomous region located in northern China is becoming a powerful player in the alternative energy sector, and as such China wants to use the region to house various solar farms.
Eastern Washington Goes Solar
The days of coal being used as the main power source in Upper Kittitas County are coming to an end, thanks to plans for a large solar installation just four miles northeast of the Cle Elum city limits.
Hawaii Homeowner Saves Thousands with Solar Power
In September 2008, my power bill was $625.79. When I opened the bill I just about blew a gasket, and out of pure frustration I began thinking about how to reduce this massive monthly payment. I changed out all the light bulbs to CFL. I went from three computer monitors to two. I lowered the temperature on the water heater by about 20 degrees. But those steps were nothing compared to what I found available right on my roof.
Sheep-Maintained Solar Power Plant in North Carolina
North Carolina’s latest solar power farm was officially opened last wekk near Roxboro. It is located on a 5 acre facility in Person County Business and Industrial Center. To further lessen environmental pollution, Progress Energy will use sheep to trim the grass on the property.
NASCAR Races to the Green Finish Line
NASCAR might be one of the organizations that have faced the ire of environmentalists, but things are about to change.
Solar Stocks Heating Up
Investors bet on solar stocks last Wednesday. In a sense, the solar power industry should thank the renewed Chinese interest in solar power and the increasing oil prices. These factors help encourage the demand for clean and sustainable energy sources.
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