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California Water Facilities are Now Solar Powered

By Ghel on January 2, 2012

SunPower Corp. announced that it has completed the 3.8 megawatts solar power systems at various public water agencies and water treatment facilities in the state of California. In the systems in place, the facilities would be able to decrease their electricity costs.

Solar Power Data According to Applied Materials

By Ghel on June 21, 2011

Applied Materials, a semiconductor company, released its third annual solar energy survey just in time for the summer solstice. This is data regarding solar technology and industry stats.

SOLAR Act Pushed in Congress

By Ghel on April 22, 2011

Representative Dennis Cardona of California reintroduced his Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights or SOLAR Act in Congress recently. This bill would protect the rights of the homeowners to create their own electricity via solar power.

Largest Solar Power Tower Plant Rises in California Desert

By Ghel on April 16, 2011

A huge solar power plant is being built in a desert in southeastern California. BrightSource Energy is the developer of the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System that is capable of generating 392 megawatts of solar thermal power once it is completed.

England's Holy Houses Could Stand To Make £29 Million From Solar Panels

England's Holy Houses Could Stand To Make £29 Million From Solar Panels

By Cheryl on July 12, 2010

Churches, mosques and synagogues in England could stand to add up to $29 million GBP (or $50 million USD) to their coffers by simply switching to solar panels.

Coal And Solar Work Together To Bring Us Power

Coal And Solar Work Together To Bring Us Power

By Cheryl on June 30, 2010

Longtime enemies coal and solar power have finally called a truce: the Xcel Energy power plant near Grand Junction, Colorado, has just implemented the first-of-its-kind solar-coal hybrid approach.

Solar Power In Your Home Is Cheaper Than You Think

Solar Power In Your Home Is Cheaper Than You Think

By Cheryl on May 21, 2010

Implementing solar power doesn’t have to be difficult! If the thought of converting to renewable energy conjures up images of your house looking like a construction site and money flying out of your wallet, prepare for your reality check.

Climate Change – Can We Solve It?

Climate Change – Can We Solve It?

By Anna on October 14, 2009

It is agreed among all scientists that there has been a temperature rise on our planet since the year 1000. Since the year 1850, when more accurate temperate readings have been taken worldwide, the rise has been small. But it’s indicative of temperature rises that will occur in our lifetime, and in the next generation.

Advent Solar Teams Up with ASU on Solar Panel Development

By Grace on April 23, 2009

Advent Solar, a New Mexico solar power system developer, is set on partnering with Arizona State University to find ways to improve the efficiency of solar panels. They will also be hiring a team of engineers for this project. President and CEO Peter Green, of Advent Solar, states that their partnership with ASU at their [...]

Earth Day 2009

By Anna on April 22, 2009

In an official Earth Day proclamation today, President Obama has stressed that increasing our use of renewable energy is key to America’s prosperity, and has announced plans to lease out federal waters for alternative energy projects such as wind and ocean currents.  To quote: The choice we face is not between saving our environment and [...]

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