 Alternative 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.
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 Solar power tour and talk set for Saturday
(Corvallis Gazette-Times: Mon, 15 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.
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 Pentagon Urges Space-Based Solar Power
(Slashdot: Mon, 15 Oct) eldavojohn writes "The Pentagon issued a report indicating that space-based solar power 'has the potential to help the United States stave off climate change and avoid future conflicts over oil by harnessing the Sun's power to provide an essentially inexhaustible supply of clean energy.' The report, from the Pentagon's National Security Space Office, calls for funding the development of ...
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 Arizona leads the solar revolution
(Arizona Daily Star: Sun, 14 Oct) In the coming months, thousands of homeowners and small businesses throughout Arizona will install solar panels on their rooftops, becoming part of a revolution in the way Arizona produces energy.
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 Texas 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.
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Reflective mirrors: raising solar potential
Andy Karsner, the U.S. assistant secretary for energy efficiency and renewable energy, at the Solar Decathlon in ...
Side by side: Drilling rigs join wind turbines, solar panels in quest for energy
