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Solar Energy News Friday November 24th 2006

Growing number of states requiring alternative energy
(USA Today: Fri, 24 Nov) Renewable energy is gathering steam in several states as voters and governors push electric utilities to generate a set percentage of electricity from clean sources such as wind and solar power.

School to shed light on alternative energy with solar panels
(Columbia Daily Tribune: Wed, 22 Nov) Solar panels affixed to the Columbia Area Career Center's roof probably won't save much on the district's electricity bill, but they will provide opportunities for students and the community to learn about solar energy.

Sky's the limit as Swiss test solar panels at Jungfrau summit
(AFP via Yahoo! News: Thu, 23 Nov) The peak of the Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps could be the home to the world's highest solar-energy power station if tests prove successful, Swiss electricity company FMB said.

Saving energy brings tax break
(Bradenton Herald: Fri, 24 Nov) Doug Greenlaw says business has doubled at his Greenlaw Solar Group after new tax credits for energy efficiency improvements and purchases went into effect this year.

Sunny forecast for solar energy shines light on jobs
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Fri, 24 Nov) The top of a large steel vat gently swings open, and a slab of silicon, cut into pieces the size of large bricks, is lifted onto a conveyor belt.

Solar energy has large-scale use in Rangpur shoals
(News From Bangladesh: Thu, 23 Nov) A total of 4,200 solar panels have so far been installed in 300 remote villages in Kurigram, Gaibandha, Lalmonirhat and Rangpur district. About 23,500 isolated char people are being directly benefited by the solar power.

Southern California cities reject coal, gamble on solar, wind and other alternative energy
(North County Times: Thu, 23 Nov) LOS ANGELES - Southern California is gambling its future power needs on its constant sunshine, wind and the ability of engineers to effectively harness those and other alternative energy sources.

Former NASA Chief Architect Brad Hines on Solar Power's Comeback
(E-Commerce Times: Fri, 24 Nov) Once considered the dark horse in solar's current race to the rooftop, solar concentrators are making a major comeback. Solar investment veterans RockPort Capital Partners and Nth Power recently led a US$8 million Series A round for Practical Instruments.

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