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Solar Energy News Wednesday December 12th 2007



SF Officials Develop Ambitious Solar Energy PlanSF Officials Develop Ambitious Solar Energy Plan
(CBS 5 Bay Area: Wed, 12 Dec) It doesn't seem like an ideal place to promote solar energy, but foggy San Francisco has come up with an ambitious plan to encourage businesses and homeowners to tap the sun's power for their energy needs.


Why did solar energy lose its flare?Why did solar energy lose its flare?
(MSNBC: Mon, 10 Dec) Despite its potential, solar power is far behind other renewables, making up just 0.07 percent of the U.S. energy portfolio, according to the Department of Energy.


(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-11 15:28 GMT: Renewable Energy Corp wins 4 bln nkr wafer supply deal from Solland Solar Cells(AFX UK Focus) 2007-12-11 15:28 GMT: Renewable Energy Corp wins 4 bln nkr wafer supply deal from Solland Solar Cells
(Interactive Investor: Tue, 11 Dec) OSLO (Thomson Financial) - Renewable Energy Corporation said it has been awarded a long-term silicon wafer supply deal by Solland Solar Cells worth 4 bln nkr.


The final frontier for solar energyThe final frontier for solar energy
(BBC News: Mon, 10 Dec) Scientist assess the possibility of building giant solar panels in space in order to meet the planet's rising energy needs.



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Solar energy to power pumps at geothermal energy plantSolar energy to power pumps at geothermal energy plant
(BizJournals: Mon, 10 Dec) A Roseville-based public power group plans to use solar energy to power the pumps for a geothermal energy plant in Lake County.


European Solar Power Keeps SpendingEuropean Solar Power Keeps Spending
(Forbes: Tue, 11 Dec) Solland Solar signs an 8-year contract with supplier Renewable Energy.


Crist sees green: building's solar energyCrist sees green: building's solar energy
(Miami Herald: Mon, 10 Dec) Gov. Charlie Crist told reporters Monday that solar energy was important, not just in saving our fragile environment, but to keep the country free from a dependence on foreign oil.


New solar systemsNew solar systems
(CNN.com: Tue, 11 Dec) Widespread anxiety about the damaging effects of burning fossil fuels, coupled with a genuine fear that oil and gas will become scarce before the century ends are fueling a renewed interest in renewable energy and, in particular, solar power solutions.


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