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Solar Energy News Thursday December 20th 2007



Energy Law Leaves Out Wind, Solar Tax CreditsEnergy Law Leaves Out Wind, Solar Tax Credits
(NPR: Thu, 20 Dec) While the new energy bill delivers good news to those in the ethanol business, it disappoints many in the business of cultivating alternative energy sources -- such as wind, solar and geothermal power.


Tucson makes progress on two-year, $553,000 solar energy programTucson makes progress on two-year, $553,000 solar energy program
(Tucson Citizen: Wed, 19 Dec) The city of Tucson is making progress on a two-year $553,000 program to expand itsuse of solar energy.


Sustainable Energy Inverters Power 6 MW Solar Tracker ProjectSustainable Energy Inverters Power 6 MW Solar Tracker Project
(CCNMatthews via Yahoo! Finance: Tue, 18 Dec) CALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. , www.sustainableenergy.com marked a significant milestone with the official inauguration and commissioning of a 6 megawatt solar tracker project by Solaer S.L., near La Motilla del Palancar in the Spanish Province of Castille la Mancha.


Solar plant making energy in southern Colo.Solar plant making energy in southern Colo.
(Vail Daily: Tue, 18 Dec) ALAMOSA, Colorado — SunEdison activated its 8.22-megawatt photovoltaic solar plant Monday, with the plant generating power for Xcel Energy two weeks ahead of schedule.



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New solar energy coordinator hired by cityNew solar energy coordinator hired by city
(FOX 11 Tucson: Tue, 18 Dec) A new coordinator has been hired by the city to implement a solar initiative over the next two years. Bruce Plenk will serve as solar energy coordinator for a grant-funded Tucson Solar Initiative expected to expand the city’s solar market.


Group wants to build 40 megawatt solar power plantGroup wants to build 40 megawatt solar power plant
(The Gallup Independent: Thu, 20 Dec) GALLUP — Can solar energy become a viable alternative source of energy? Gallup Solar, a project of Work in Beauty, Inc., believes it can. The organization is pushing for a 40 megawatt solar power plant, which is a plan the City Council has endorsed.


World Bank offers help for Bangla solar power plantWorld Bank offers help for Bangla solar power plant
(Gulf Times: Thu, 20 Dec) DHAKA: The World Bank signed yesterday two agreements for installation of solar home systems in power-hungry Bangladesh to cut greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy.


Nano flakes may pave way for perfect solar cellsNano flakes may pave way for perfect solar cells
(New Kerala: Thu, 20 Dec) Copenhagen, Dec 19 : The future of solar cells may lie in a new material called nano flakes, which may revolutionise the transformation of solar energy to electricity, thus enabling households to save money in the future.


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