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We've been in the business a long time, but we're still amazed at the rapidly changing photovoltaic industry - PV installation, equipment, incentives, market growth, new state initiatives, etc.

This section rounds up news from several sources available to us all. Come back often to check the constantly updated news headlines!

Solar Power Digest

Study: E15 Could Put Some Engines at Risk

Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:01 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


Global Atlas for Wind & Solar Energy

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:00:03 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


Climate Bill Idea? Polled GOP Voters OK Carbon Tax Swap

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:00:02 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


SB843 Lets California Utility Customers Share Solar Projects

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:01 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


Battery Swapping for Electric Bikes & Scooters

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:02 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


A Closer Look at Cities As An Energy Solution

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:01 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


Electric Scooter from Smart — eScooter (Ooooh, Yeah!)

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:01 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


Battery-Swapping for Electric Bikes & Scooters

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:01 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


Your Smart Phone Can Help Reduce Food Waste

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:01 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


Porsche 918 Hybrid Snapped Testing (PICS)

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:01 CDT

Filed under: Energy News


Ameresco (AMRC) Misses by 7 cents: Look to Buy on Any Sell-off

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:01 CDT

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27 Solar Projects Planned by Walmart

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:01 CDT

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Renewable Energy News

U.S. Slaps Tariffs on Chinese Solar Panels

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The United States Commerce Department concluded that Chinese producers had “dumped” their products on the American market.

Shift by U.S. Muddles Solar Imports Case

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A decision in an anti-dumping case is expected Thursday and will focus on whether China's solar panel companies have been building market share by selling their products below cost.

Tiny solar-panel-like cells help restore sight to the blind

Sun, 13 May 2012 14:46:46 EDT

Using tiny solar-panel-like cells surgically placed underneath the retina, scientists have devised a system that may someday restore sight to people who have lost vision because of certain types of degenerative eye diseases.

Race Is On to Stay Fast, Clean and Energy-Efficient

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

James Allison, technical director of the Lotus Formula One team, discusses the team's and the sport's environmental programs.

An Appeal to Your Wallet (and Sense of Humor)

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A new TV ad campaign by SunRun, the home solar company, aims to tickle your funny bone rather than prick your conscience.

Solar power to dye for: Flexible lightweight inexpensive dyes could harvest energy from sun

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:37:37 EDT

Flexible, lightweight and inexpensive dyes could be used to harvest the power of the sun rather than our relying on costly and fragile semiconductor solar panel that use crystalline silicon, new research suggests.

Optimal planning of solar power plants

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 EDT

The photovoltaics industry is booming, and the market for solar farms is growing quickly all over the world. Yet, the task of planning PV power plants to make them as effi cient as possible is far from trivial. Researchers have now developed software that simplifies conceptual design.

Solar Installers Offer Homeowners Deals, Gaining Converts

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Installers, often working through big-box chains, are taking advantage of hefty tax breaks, creative financing and cheap Chinese-made panels to make solar power accessible to the mass market.

A Modern Magellan Demonstrates Power of the Sun

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Swiss-born adventurer Raphaël Domjan finished an around-the-world trip in a boat fueled by solar energy to show the potential capabilities of alternative power sources.

In New York’s Water Pipes, Seeing an Electricity Source

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Under a bill signed last week, New York City will study whether it is feasible to generate hydroelectric power from the city’s water supply.

Assessing Whether Solar Panels Make Sense for You

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Many installers will offer to put solar panels on your roof for no money down, but there are several factors to consider when deciding whether the deal makes sense for you.

Around the World on Solar Power

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Turanor PlanetSolar is expected to dock on Friday in Monaco, ending its 19-month journey.

  

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