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Solar Energy News Friday February 15th 2008



Boffins break solar energy conversion recordBoffins break solar energy conversion record
(iTNews: Thu, 14 Feb) Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories and Stirling Energy Systems have set a new record for solar energy conversion with a solar-to-grid system net conversion efficiency of 31.25 percent..


Local firm joins ranks of solar energy usersLocal firm joins ranks of solar energy users
(Tallahassee Democrat: Thu, 14 Feb) Notary Public Underwriters unveils its new 25-kilowatt solar energy installation this afternoon at the firm's office on Apalachee Parkway.


First Solar Q4 Shines, Pumping New Energy To Ailing Green SectorFirst Solar Q4 Shines, Pumping New Energy To Ailing Green Sector
(Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News: Wed, 13 Feb) Beaten-down solar stocks got back some of their mojo Wednesday after market-leader First Solar crushed fourth-quarter estimates and raised its 2008 outlook.


Sandia, Stirling Energy Systems Set New World Record for Solar-to-Grid Conversion EfficiencySandia, Stirling Energy Systems Set New World Record for Solar-to-Grid Conversion Efficiency
(Newswise: Wed, 13 Feb) Sandia National Laboratories and Stirling Energy Systems (SES) have set a new solar-to-grid system conversion efficiency record by achieving a 31.25 percent net efficiency rate. The old 1984 record of 29.4 percent was toppled Jan. 31 on SES's "Serial #3" solar dish Stirling system at Sandia's National Solar Thermal Test Facility.



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'China's Solar Energy Industry Research and Forecast: 2008 to 2010' is the Best and Most Detailed Guide to ...'China's Solar Energy Industry Research and Forecast: 2008 to 2010' is the Best and Most Detailed Guide to ...
(Centre Daily Times: Wed, 13 Feb) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82704) has announced the addition of 'China Solar Energy Industry Research and Forecast 2008-2010' to their offering.


Electron Solar Energy Announces Continued Record GrowthElectron Solar Energy Announces Continued Record Growth
(Centre Daily Times: Wed, 13 Feb) Electron Solar Energy (OTC:ESRG), an international distributor of alternative energy systems, announced today that record growth in sales continues. The company expects to release financial results for the fourth quarter of 2007 next week. The Company voluntarily files detailed, quarterly reports on http://www.pinksheets.com and expects Fourth quarter statements to be posted shortly.


Energy, Money-Saving Solar PanelsEnergy, Money-Saving Solar Panels
(WCTV Tallahassee: Fri, 15 Feb) Local businesses and residences are saving energy through the use of the Sunshine State's most abundant source of energy--the sun. They're also getting money to save money.


Cool Earth Solar generates power with 'solar balloons'Cool Earth Solar generates power with 'solar balloons'
(CNET: Thu, 14 Feb) They're not reflective kiddie pools. Start-up raises $21 million to commercialize inflated solar-energy collectors made of plastic and hung on wire frames.


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