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Solar Energy in the News
Solar Energy News Thursday April 12th 2007




Collecting solar energy in spaceCollecting solar energy in space
(MSNBC: Wed, 11 Apr) The Pentagon’s National Security Space Office may begin a study in the near future on the possibility of using satellites to collect solar energy for use on Earth, according to Defense Department officials.


Joe Bartlett's solar-energy exemption bill passed at 11th hourJoe Bartlett's solar-energy exemption bill passed at 11th hour
(The Frederick News-Post: Wed, 11 Apr) ANNAPOLIS -- Just before midnight Tuesday, Delegate Joe Bartlett had given up. The Frederick Republican was convinced his bill to exempt solar-energy devices from property assessments was dead across the hall.


Hawaii tries to tap wind, solar for clean energyHawaii tries to tap wind, solar for clean energy
(MSNBC: Wed, 11 Apr) HAWI, Hawaii - With its ocean breezes, ample sunlight, pounding waves and a continuously erupting volcano, Hawaii seems blessed with the means to produce clean electricity and achieve energy independence.


Earth Day figure plugs solar energy in talk hereEarth Day figure plugs solar energy in talk here
(The Buffalo News: Wed, 11 Apr) Humans are the “only creatures who take energy from inside the planet,” Earth Day cofounder Denis Hayes said Tuesday.



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New solar panel design traps more lightNew solar panel design traps more light
(MSNBC: Thu, 12 Apr) Sunlight has never really caught fire as a power source. But a new solar panel unveiled this month by the Georgia Tech Research Institute hopes to brighten the future of the energy source.


Green Energy to issue new shares for solar wafer expansionGreen Energy to issue new shares for solar wafer expansion
(Digi Times: Tue, 10 Apr) Taiwan-based solar grade silicon wafer supplier Green Energy Technology has decided to issue new shares to source NT$1.15 billion (US$34.75 million) for capacity expansion.


Hecht's solar energy bill set to passHecht's solar energy bill set to pass
(The Frederick News-Post: Mon, 09 Apr) ANNAPOLIS -- An amendment that threw Delegate Sue Hecht's solar energy bill into doubt has been stripped, and the legislation looks set to pass this evening.


Solar Power Sees a Big ImprovementSolar Power Sees a Big Improvement
(Yahoo! Tech Advisors: Thu, 12 Apr) I lose sleep over knowing that our days of fossil fuels are numbered. And while I am pleased to see continued research into renewable power like biofuel, wind, and even wave power, I've pretty much got all my hopes riding on solar energy saving us. Last time I checked, it ain't gettin' any darker out there. Of course, solar's got problems. Has for years. It's expensive and cells are ...


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