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Solar Energy News Friday August 17th 2007



Amish rely on solar energy for businessesAmish rely on solar energy for businesses
(The Columbus Dispatch: Thu, 16 Aug) DUNKINSVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Despite a tradition of shunning modern technology, the Amish in southern Ohio are finding ways to use solar energy, windmill power and the Internet to produce and market their homemade goods.


Interest in Solar Energy Heats UpInterest in Solar Energy Heats Up
(WTOC 11 Savannah: Wed, 15 Aug) Solar energy is becoming more popular and more efficient.


Wells Fargo sees bright outlook for its largest solar investmentWells Fargo sees bright outlook for its largest solar investment
(bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance: Thu, 16 Aug) Wells Fargo said Thursday that it made its largest equity investment in solar energy, taking a stake in Nevada Solar One.


New solar stocks power on despite fall from highsNew solar stocks power on despite fall from highs
(Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News: Thu, 16 Aug) NEW YORK, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Solar company stocks that started trading in the past 2 years have scaled lofty heights this year, but investors and analysts are betting the renewable energy sector stars still have a strong run ahead of them.



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U.S Solar 'Power' Depends on Thin Film Technology GrowthU.S Solar 'Power' Depends on Thin Film Technology Growth
(Seeking Alpha via Yahoo! Finance: Thu, 16 Aug) Neal Dikeman submits: I saw a news article recently on the space walk to do repair and relocation on solar photovoltaic array on the International Space Station. It reminded me to keep a bit of energy history in perspective.


School Goes SolarSchool Goes Solar
(WSAW Wausau: Fri, 17 Aug) An area school is going to be reducing their energy bills this coming school year. This morning Wisconsin Public Service Corp. installed solar panels on the roof of Marathon High School.


Stunning Solar-Powered HomesStunning Solar-Powered Homes
(Forbes: Thu, 16 Aug) Sun-reliant energy systems allow some homeowners to turn a profit by selling excess power to local utilities.


Solartech Energy posts strong profit in 1H07Solartech Energy posts strong profit in 1H07
(Digi Times: Fri, 17 Aug) Solartech Energy saw its profit improve noticeably in the first half of 2007, with a corresponding earnings per share (EPS) of NT$1.61 (US$0.05), swinging from a negative EPS of NT$0.27 in 2006, according to first-half financial data revealed by the solar-cell maker.


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