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Solar Energy News Monday July 23rd 2007



Township envisions solar farm for energyTownship envisions solar farm for energy
(phillyburbs.com: Sun, 22 Jul) NORTH HANOVER — The township could be home to a new type of farm, one that produces energy instead of crops. The Township Committee is working with its engineer, David Hoder of Maser Consulting, to determine the viability of constructing a solar energy farm.


Solar power still is just a spot on energy horizonSolar 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 ...


Builder makes solar panels standard featureBuilder makes solar panels standard feature
(BizJournals: Mon, 23 Jul) Zacher Homes is integrating solar energy panels into its new urban home series in central Phoenix, and it may be the first local home builder to offer such an eco-friendly addition as a standard amenity.


German City Pioneers Use of Solar EnergyGerman City Pioneers Use of Solar Energy
(ABC News: Fri, 20 Jul) German City Pioneers Use of Solar Power As Means of Conserving Energy to Fight Global Warming



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Catching rays: Solar cooking's hip for saving energy, keeping homes coolCatching rays: Solar cooking's hip for saving energy, keeping homes cool
(The Davis Enterprise: Sun, 22 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.


Solar Energy, Ready for a Star TurnSolar Energy, Ready for a Star Turn
(7 Letters: Sun, 22 Jul) To the Editor:.


Hudson Confidential: Tech City head backs solar planHudson Confidential: Tech City head backs solar plan
(Middletown Times Herald-Record: Sun, 22 Jul) The missing voice speaks. As often happens when it comes to Tech City, Alan Ginsberg, the owner of the giant former IBM complex near Kingston, was nowhere to be heard from during last week’s solar energy splash.


Oakland Tops Bay Area Cities For Solar Energy UseOakland 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.


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