Solar Energy in the News

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Solar Energy News Saturday November 25th 2006

Is home solar energy affordable?
(The Arizona Republic: Sat, 25 Nov) Proponents of solar-generated electricity are expecting a boom in Arizona soon, buoyed by a Valley builder putting photovoltaic cells on homes and homeowners trying to wean themselves from traditional energy sources.

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.

New Britain schools to install large-scale solar power roof
(WTNH-TV New Haven: Fri, 24 Nov) (New Britain-AP, Nov. 24, 2006 2:50 PM) _ New Britain school officials are preparing for a major roof replacement at New Britain High School that uses solar energy on a large scale.

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.

California Mixed-Use Development Now Includes Large Solar Power Component
(Commercial Property News: Sat, 25 Nov) A 1.14-megawatt solar power array has come on line in northern California as part of the mixed-use Sonoma Mountain Village development in the town Rohnert Park. Locally based Codding Investments, which is redeveloping a 200-acre former Agilent Technologies campus into residential and commercial uses at Sonoma Mountain Village (pictured), calls it the largest privately owned solar power array in

Wisconsin man strives for energy independence
(Austin American-Statesman: Sat, 25 Nov) ADDISON, Wis. - After yet another power failure darkened his rural Wisconsin neighborhood, a light bulb went on over the head of Michael Richter. "I saw the need for energy independence," said the electrical engineer in his 40s. "Meaning, if there's a supply disruption, I won't be disrupted."

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