 Energy concerns make solar power more popular in Oregon
(KATU Portland: Sun, 16 Sep) With more people paying attention to the cost, politics and environmental repercussions of modern energy systems, solar power is becoming more popular. And Oregon is a great place to go solar.
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 German scientist calls for solar energy as fuel
(IANS via Yahoo! India News: 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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 What you need to know about using solar power
(The Record: Mon, 17 Sep) Utilizing solar power could help cool down household energy bills, especially when it comes to heating water and warming up pools. But before you rush out to buy a system, there are a few things homeowners should know.
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 Oakland's BrightSource has big solar plans
(BizJournals: Mon, 17 Sep) In another indication that large-scale solar power is making headway - and bringing jobs to California - Oakland solar startup BrightSource Energy Inc. filed an application with the California Energy Commission to develop a 400-megawatt solar power plant site.
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 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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 Solar Industry Sees Boom in Sunny Italy
(Planet Ark: Sun, 16 Sep) MILAN - Italy may soon become Europe's next frontier for solar energy as new incentives prompt investors to bet on higher returns than in Germany, which has less sun but is currently the hub of a growing global market.
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 Dell, Lenovo Adding Solar Option for PCs
(Slashdot: Sun, 16 Sep) An anonymous reader writes "Lenovo just announced a solar power option for PCs, and Dell is about to do the same, according to Advanced Energy Group. But the solar hardware weights 86 pounds and costs $1,300! Lenovo officials admit they had to do this to reach the 75% mark to gain EPEAT Gold status; Dell couldn't be reached for comment. Hopefully the technology will get smaller and more ...
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Constellation Energy Projects & Services Group to Construct Large-Scale Solar Power System for General Motors
