
Analysis: Solar energy in Uzbekistan (EARTHtimes.org: Sat, 15 Sep) An era of record-high oil prices topping $80 a barrel has left investors and nations scrambling to develop alternative sources of energy. The theoretical annual potential of solar power is estimated to exceed all fossil fuels reserves by more than 10-20 t...
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German scientist calls for solar energy as fuel (EARTHtimes.org: Sat, 15 Sep) Madrid, Sep 15 (Prensa Latina) Bio-fuel, far from being a clean choice to fight global warming, emits more carbon dioxide and denudes vast forestlands, a German scientist has said, suggesting solar energy as a credible option.
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GM to power warehouse with solar energy (Environmental News Network: Fri, 14 Sep) DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Corp said on Thursday it will add one of the largest solar power installations in corporate use at a warehouse in California, generating half the electricity needed to run the 300,000-square-foot (28,000-square-meter) facility. The automaker said it has partnered with a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, which will design, build, own and operate the solar ...
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With Supplies Short, Chinese Solar Firm To Manufacture Own Silicon (Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News: Fri, 14 Sep) When solar energy companies met in Milan two weeks ago for the industry's annual European conference, the mood was upbeat. Demand is rising, governments are supportive and a passel of new issues are doing well on the U.S. stock market. But solar panel makers have one running complaint: There's never enough silicon.
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