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Solar Energy News Tuesday May 1st 2007



New Bill Could Make Solar Energy More AffordableNew Bill Could Make Solar Energy More Affordable
(Multi-Housing News: Tue, 01 May) APRIL 23, 2007 -- Washington, D.C. -- The newly introduced “Securing America’s Energy Independence Act” is the largest solar energy legislation ever introduced in the United States.


Indian loan project gives solar energy to rural poorIndian loan project gives solar energy to rural poor
(SciDev.net: Tue, 01 May) A UN project in India has given thousands of people in rural areas access to reliable electricity by enabling them to take out small loans to purchase solar panels.


Solar Energy Plan Poised for ExpansionSolar Energy Plan Poised for Expansion
(Scoop.co.nz: Tue, 01 May) An estimated 100,000 people in poverty-stricken rural India are now receiving several hours of reliable solar-powered lighting every night thanks to a United Nations-led pilot project that is set to expand to a number of other developing countries.


Energy Adviser: Solar-power systems effective but expensiveEnergy Adviser: Solar-power systems effective but expensive
(The Columbian: Sun, 29 Apr) I am considering installing solar power on my roof to make some of my own energy to help the environment. How much should I install and how much power will it produce? When will my investment pay off?



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UN engages banks to light up rural India; Solar loans, energy access transform life for poorUN engages banks to light up rural India; Solar loans, energy access transform life for poor
(EurekAlert!: Sun, 29 Apr) Life for an estimated 100,000 people in poverty-stricken rural India has been improved dramatically by several hours of reliable solar-powered lighting every night, made available by a UN-led pilot project to facilitate household financing for solar home systems.


Indian Project Shows Solar Power Affordable, U.N. SaysIndian Project Shows Solar Power Affordable, U.N. Says
(Environmental News Network: Mon, 30 Apr) A solar power project in India supplying electricity to 100,000 people will be widened to other developing nations after showing that clean energy can be cheaper than fossil fuels, a U.N. report said on Sunday.


New era in solar arrives with public policy, industry supportNew era in solar arrives with public policy, industry support
(BizJournals: Mon, 30 Apr) Solar energy is getting its day in the sun. Again.


UN solar system project helps light 100,000 rural Indians' livesUN solar system project helps light 100,000 rural Indians' lives
(ANI via Yahoo! India News: Mon, 30 Apr) Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): The UN has claimed to have improved the life of over 100,000 people in rural India through its 1.5 million dollar pilot project that facilitates household financing for solar home systems. UN has said the project, managed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has improved so many lives in India that sister programmes to boost energy access are being ...


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