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Solar Energy News Sunday July 22nd 2007

Solar power still is just a spot on energy horizon
(Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune: Sat, 21 Jul) The trade association for the nuclear power industry recently asked 1,000 Americans what energy source they thought would be used most for generating electricity in 15 years. The top choice? Not nuclear plants, or coal or natural gas. The winner was the sun, cited by 27 percent of those polled. It is no wonder solar power has captured the public imagination. Panels that convert sunlight to ...

Solar Energy, Ready for a Star Turn
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Oakland Tops Bay Area Cities For Solar Energy Use
(CBS 5 Bay Area: Thu, 19 Jul) A report conducted by nonprofit group NorCal Solar Energy Association reveals that Oakland has the most watts installed for a city of more than 50,000 people, followed by San Francisco, Santa Rosa and San Jose.

Solar field going in at TRI
(Nevada Appeal: Sat, 21 Jul) A solar panel field designed to provide renewable energy necessary for Barrick Goldstrike to meet state regulations will be built next to the company's power plant at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center.

Catching rays: Solar cooking's hip for saving energy, keeping homes cool
(The Davis Enterprise: Fri, 20 Jul) Published Jul 13, 2007 - 19:02:01 CDT. Bill Martin cooks with sunlight, several times a week. Sweet potatoes, soft and steaming hot. Rice. Chicken. Beans. Martin prepares them in a solar oven you'll often see in the yard of his East Davis residence.

German city uses solar power as means of conserving energy to fight global warming
(CNews: Fri, 20 Jul) FREIBURG, Germany (AP) - Rolf Disch has harnessed the sun in his city of Freiburg, starting with his own house. It looks like an upside-down Apollo spacecraft and serves as a testing ground for ideas dreamed up by the 63-year-old solar architect.

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