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Solar Energy News Sunday October 14th 2007



Alternative Energy from Space Solar PanelsAlternative Energy from Space Solar Panels
(NPR: Sun, 14 Oct) As concerns about global warming and dependence on foreign oil have increased, so has the interest in exploring alternative energy sources. Here's one idea -- put solar panels out in space and beam the energy back to Earth.


Andy Karsner, the U.S. assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy, at the Solar Decathlon in ...Andy Karsner, the U.S. assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy, at the Solar Decathlon in ...
(CNET: Fri, 12 Oct) Video: Andy Karsner, the U.S. assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy, at the Solar Decathlon in Washington D.C.. The Solar Decathlon, in which 20 universities build a solar-powered home, is a showcase for energy-efficient and solar technologies--some of which are available now, while others are invented for the event. Andy Karsner, the U.S. assistant secretary for ...


Texas falling behind on solar energyTexas falling behind on solar energy
(San Antonio Express-News: Fri, 12 Oct) Texas has been a leader in energy for 100 years, but the state isn't moving forward quickly enough to develop solar energy, two experts said Thursday.


GE to focus more on wind, solar energyGE to focus more on wind, solar energy
(The Hindu: Thu, 11 Oct) BANGALORE: GE Energy may be more actively involved in contributing its technical expertise in wind and solar energy generation, “if the Indian government also supports this”, GE Energy’s President and CEO, John Krenicki, told ...



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Solar power tour and talk set for SaturdaySolar power tour and talk set for Saturday
(Corvallis Gazette-Times: Sun, 14 Oct) Corvallis homes equipped to turn the sun’s energy into electricity will be on display Saturday. The fourth annual Green and Solar Tour will take place Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Solar heating 'saves energy, wastes money'Solar heating 'saves energy, wastes money'
(Daily Telegraph: Sat, 13 Oct) Homeowners who follow Home Information Pack advice and install solar heating would have to live for a further 208 years before breaking even, it has been claimed.


New Space Solar Power Organization Announced - The Space Solar Alliance for Future EnergyNew Space Solar Power Organization Announced - The Space Solar Alliance for Future Energy
(SpaceRef: Thu, 11 Oct) Wednesday, October 10, 2007: The Space Solar Alliance for Future Energy (SSAFE), a new organization advocating investment in space-based solar power technologies to address the planet's future energy needs, was announced today at the National Press Club.


Ex-LDK Solar Controller E-Mails SECEx-LDK Solar Controller E-Mails SEC
(AP via Yahoo! Finance: Fri, 12 Oct) The former financial controller of LDK Solar Co. -- until recently a darling of investors in alternative-energy companies and Chinese shares -- on Thursday e-mailed additional information to the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as LDK's external auditors, that he says supports his allegations that the firm reported inflated inventory figures.


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