 Solar energy company raises $50 million
(Atlanta Business Chronicle: Tue, 05 Feb) Suniva Inc., a manufacturer of solar energy cells, announced today that it has raised $50 million in its second round of venture capital financing.
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 Idaho Springs pushes solar energy projects
(BizJournals: Mon, 04 Feb) Three business owners in Idaho Springs looked at the idea of perching solar panels on the roofs of their historic buildings last year. They examined total costs -- minus tax credits and minus rebates from Xcel Energy Inc. They checked their electricity costs and computed how much power the panels would generate -- and thus shrink their monthly utility bills.
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 Kuwait considers nuclear and solar energy
(AME Info: Mon, 04 Feb) Kuwait is looking at differing energy sources to supply its power plants over the coming years. Long term, it expects to use a mix of fuels. Saad al-Shuwaib, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, ruled out wind and coal, but not solar and nuclear to provide it additional energy needs.
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 Wash. Twp. plans vote on solar energy
(Courier-Post: Tue, 05 Feb) School officials are urging residents to vote in March on a bond referendum to finance a $6.2 million plan to install solar panels on the roof of Washington Township High School.
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 Project brings solar power to school 02/06/08
(News-Herald: Tue, 05 Feb) WYANDOTTE — The short daylight hours and cloudy skies of winter lead many people to believe solar power isn't feasible in the Midwest. However, those with expertise in renewable energy contend it shouldn't be written off so quickly.
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FSU accepting applications for wind and solar energy education program
