 Solar Village Showcases the Future
(LiveScience.com via Yahoo! News: Tue, 16 Oct) It can heat water, dry laundry and power an electric car, all with the energy of the sun. MIT students have created an entirely solar-powered house, dubbed the Solar7, for the Department of Energy's annual Solar Decathlon.
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 Solar Decathlon competition showcases new solar technology and sharp design
(CNET: Tue, 16 Oct) Video: Solar Decathlon competition showcases new solar technology and sharp design. The Solar Decathlon, a competition among 20 universities to build the best solar-powered house, opened last week at the National Mall in Washington. CNET News.com's Martin LaMonica talks with students, government officials and advisers about the market viability of solar energy, as well as the secrets to ...
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 Electron Solar Energy launches new installation program
(Energy Business Review: Mon, 15 Oct) Electron Solar Energy has launched a new professional installation program that provides its customers in nearly 20 countries with custom fabrication and installation services on all solar panel systems.
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 Masonic Lodge makes switch to solar
(The Union: Wed, 17 Oct) In the heart of Nevada City, on the rooftop of one of the oldest Masonic lodges in the state, 32 solar panels are conserving energy, saving money and setting an example in the historic downtown.
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 Innovalight uses nanotechnology to improve solar cells
(Inside Bay Area: Tue, 16 Oct) Conrad Burke, the CEO of Innovalight, walked into a room with a small solar cell in one hand and a bottle of black liquid in the other. He's betting that liquid will revolutionize the solar panel industry and help his company grab a big share of the booming green energy market.
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 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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In Washington, D.C., it takes a village to build a solar house
Reflective mirrors: raising solar potential
