Solar Energy in the News

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Solar Energy News Wednesday January 31st 2007

Mesa State Student Group WeCAN Announces Largest Solar Panel Installation on a Western Colorado College Campus
(PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance: Tue, 30 Jan) Western Colorado Action Network , a Mesa State College student organization, along with its partners - Western Colorado Congress, Mesa State College, Xcel Energy, Mesa State's Associated Student Government and Shell Mahogany Research Project - are pleased to announce the completion of a two-year effort, the installation of solar panels on the science building at Mesa State.

Shining a light on solar-power costs
(CNET: Wed, 31 Jan) Solar systems don't come cheap, so HelioVolt is teaming with Exceltech to cut back on the installation costs.

Austin power company to boost solar capabilities
(The Daily Texan: Tue, 30 Jan) Although Austin Energy is falling behind its goal to expand the supply of solar energy in Austin, the city-owned utility company is pursuing new plans that would create a massive facility in West Texas and significantly increase the city's alternative energy capacity.

Japan plans to raise goal for clean energy
(International Herald Tribune: Mon, 29 Jan) The Japanese government said Monday that it wants to expand the amount of electricity that Tokyo Electric Power and other utilities must generate from solar power and other renewable energy sources.

Cowen Group sets up alternative-energy unit
(Market Watch: Mon, 29 Jan) NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Cowen Group Inc. moved to strengthen its hand Monday in the alternative-energy sector, with the investment bank betting on growth in solar, biofuels and other technologies despite downward pressure on oil prices.

Lawmaker Moves Into Solar-Powered House
(Environmental News Network: Mon, 29 Jan) Senator Frank Wagner is staying warm at his temporary address, even in below-freezing weather and without a traditional power supply or fireplace. The Virginia Beach Republican, a proponent of alternative energy sources, is living for a week outside the Science Museum of Virginia in a solar-powered house designed and built by Virginia Tech students.

PG&E and The San Francisco LGBT Community Center 'Rays The Roof' With a New Solar Installation
(PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance: Mon, 29 Jan) Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the San Francisco LGBT Community Center today celebrated the unveiling of The Center's new state of the art solar energy system.

Sacramento solar company heads south
(BizJournals: Mon, 29 Jan) SunTechnics Energy Systems Inc., a subsidiary of a German solar power company that has its U.S. headquarters in Sacramento, has opened an office in Carlsbad to push into the Southern California market.

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