Solar Energy in the News

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Solar Energy News Wednesday January 10th 2007

Toby Barlow: Quite Cool: Wal-Mart Goes Solar
(HuffingtonPost: Wed, 10 Jan) The problem with being known as the neighborhood bully is that even when you do something great, nobody will cut you any slack. On January 4th, Wal-mart announced that it was seeking solar panel suppliers to equip it's stores with renewable energy. And you probably didn't hear a peep about it. Now I know that Wal-mart is known for all sorts of disreputable practices. I'm clear on that. ...

Report: Ariz. ripe for solar energy
(The Arizona Republic: Tue, 09 Jan) A solar map study produced for Arizona Department of Commerce hopes that 1,000 megawatts of solar power and 3,000 new jobs in the industry will be created by 2020.

Californians Bask In Solar Energy As Sales Soar Sacramento
(UPI: Mon, 08 Jan) Soaring energy costs, environmental consciousness and financial incentives have combined to make solar panels part of the California housing landscape. Homeowners see solar panels as a way to be green and save some green, The New York Times said.

Honeywell Signs School Solar Panel Deal
(AP via Yahoo! Finance: Mon, 08 Jan) Diversified high-tech manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. Monday said it will provide solar energy to a California school district in what the company called a ground-breaking agreement.

A solar solution for world power
(Mail and Guardian: Wed, 10 Jan) In the desert of North Africa is a vast source of energy that holds the promise of a carbon-free, nuclear-free electrical future for the whole of Europe, if not the world.

Solar Mining apparently closes
(Green Bay Press-Gazette: Wed, 10 Jan) Solar Mining Co., 826 Vanderbraak St., apparently has closed.

Free film screening promotes clean energy
(KATU Portland: Mon, 08 Jan) If you're an environmentalist at heart, you might think about taking a look at one of two free screenings for a short film which examines the potential of solar energy.

NEC adds solar power to monitors
(Geek.com: Mon, 08 Jan) Conservation of energy seems to be the order of the day at electronics manufacturer NEC. The company announced a collaboration with Carmanah Technologies Corporation that has allowed solar panels to be created to power NEC's complete range of monitors (PDF).

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