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Solar Energy News Sunday September 30th 2007



More municipalities embracing solar energyMore municipalities embracing solar energy
(The Record: Sat, 29 Sep) THERE'S a ray of sunshine in New Jersey's penchant for pollution. This state is a national leader in solar energy, second only to California in electricity generated from panels.


Clean Energy Pledges May Lead to Solar-Thermal Power Plant in NevadaClean Energy Pledges May Lead to Solar-Thermal Power Plant in Nevada
(Canadian Business: Fri, 28 Sep) CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Clean-energy pledges made Thursday at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York include one from a company that's looking at Nevada as a possible site for a big solar-thermal power plant.


Kohl's to use solar energy to fuel its California storesKohl's to use solar energy to fuel its California stores
(Small Business Times: Thu, 27 Sep) Kohl's Corp. flipped the switch on a rooftop solar energy system Wednesday at its store in Laguna Niguel, Calif., beginning the largest planned photovoltaic solar rollout in the nation to date.


Solar panel pact OK'dSolar panel pact OK'd
(The Record: Sat, 29 Sep) FORT LEE -- The Borough Council has hired a contractor to install solar panels on three municipal buildings. In a unanimous vote Thursday, it approved a measure awarding a contract to Turner Renewable Energy LLC of Branchburg.



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Renewable energy: Dems, GOP divergeRenewable energy: Dems, GOP diverge
(USA Today: Fri, 28 Sep) When Democratic and Republican presidential candidates push renewable energy from wind farms, solar cells and biofuels, one might think they're all talking about the same thing.


Solar home tour set for next weekendSolar home tour set for next weekend
(South Bend Tribune: Sat, 29 Sep) GOSHEN -- Michiana will take part in the 12th annual American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Tour on Oct. 6.


Progress Energy Donates Funds To Support Education ProjectsProgress Energy Donates Funds To Support Education Projects
(Southern Pines Pilot: Sat, 29 Sep) Students in North Carolina classrooms could soon learn how to build a model home featuring solar panels, start a class recycling program or participate in an energy-related competition.


Yingli Green Energy raises stake in solar ventureYingli Green Energy raises stake in solar venture
(Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News: Fri, 28 Sep) SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 28 - China-based Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd said on Friday it will invest an additional $236.6 million to its joint venture subsidiary with Baoding Tianwei Baobian Electric Co Ltd., increasing its interest.


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