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Solar Energy News Thursday September 20th 2007



Nigeria: Minister Advocates Use of Solar EnergyNigeria: Minister Advocates Use of Solar Energy
(AllAfrica.com: Wed, 19 Sep) The minister of science and technology, Mrs. Grace Ekpiwhre has advocated the use of solar energy which will have positive effect on the economy.


Space Based Solar Power Fuels Vision of Global Energy SecuritySpace Based Solar Power Fuels Vision of Global Energy Security
(SPACE.com via Yahoo! News: Wed, 19 Sep) BRECKENRIDGE, Colorado – The deployment of space platforms that capture sunlight for beaming down electrical power to Earth is under review by the Pentagon, as a way to offer global energy and security benefits – including the prospect of short-circuiting future resource wars between increasingly energy-starved nations.


HLT Energies Inc. Becomes a Founding Partner of a European Company Dedicated to Solar EnergyHLT Energies Inc. Becomes a Founding Partner of a European Company Dedicated to Solar Energy
(CCNMatthews via Yahoo! Finance: Wed, 19 Sep) MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- - HLT Energies joined Ecotech Finance, a subsidiary of the Societe Regionale d'Investissement de Wallonie specialized in environment and renewable energy investments, and Watt Engineering, a Belgian company, to form EKOWATT, a corporation enabled to provide equipment, services, and solar energy to the European markets.


Mizoram Relies On Solar Power For Energy NeedsMizoram Relies On Solar Power For Energy Needs
(ANI via Yahoo! India News: Tue, 18 Sep) Mizoram Relies On Solar Power For Energy Needs



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Solar energy systems growing more popular in AhwatukeeSolar energy systems growing more popular in Ahwatukee
(The Arizona Republic: Tue, 18 Sep) Solar panels were installed at the popular park-and-ride lot at Pecos Road and 40th Street more than 10 years ago. This year, the renewable energy source hit the gymnasium roof at the Pecos Community Center


County unveils giant solar panelsCounty unveils giant solar panels
(The Star-Ledger: Thu, 20 Sep) Middlesex County flaunted its strides in green technology yesterday as officials unveiled 12 giant solar energy panels in a field at Da vidson's Mill Pond Park that are expected to generate at least 40 percent of the electricity used by the county cooperative extension service in North Brunswick.


GE Energy Buying Stake in PrimeStarGE Energy Buying Stake in PrimeStar
(AP via Yahoo! Finance: Wed, 19 Sep) GE Energy, a unit of General Electric Co., said Wednesday it is buying a minority stake in PrimeStar Solar Inc. for an undisclosed sum.


Report: Increase financial incentives for tapping into solar energyReport: Increase financial incentives for tapping into solar energy
(Arizona Daily Star: Mon, 17 Sep) Solar technology is up to snuff, but the heat is on to increase financial incentives and community education about solar energy, according to a report issued by U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' Community Solar Energy Initiative advisory council and work group.


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