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Solar Energy News Wednesday February 20th 2008



Govt promotes solar energy for computersGovt promotes solar energy for computers
(The Herald: Wed, 20 Feb) GOVERNMENT has launched a programme to promote the use of solar energy as an alternative source of energy for computers in schools around the country, in conjunction with Mukonitronics Private Limited.


Traffic lights to run on solar energyTraffic lights to run on solar energy
(The Times of India: Tue, 19 Feb) In a bid to save power, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation has planned installation of traffic signals which would run on solar energy.


Solar Energy and Polysilicon: End of Shortages in 2008Solar Energy and Polysilicon: End of Shortages in 2008
(Centre Daily Times: Tue, 19 Feb) As climate change rises on the international agenda, the solar energy industry continues to grow at a very fast pace. However, over the last few years the solar photovoltaic market has been facing one of its biggest challenges. Severe shortages and allocations of polysilicon - a key component of the majority of solar panels - have played a strategic role, affecting the market. This year, a ...


Free energy: Douglas man teaches the values of going solarFree energy: Douglas man teaches the values of going solar
(The Record-Courier: Tue, 19 Feb) Mike Noble has built a solar-powered house, dreams of having a solar-powered car and is teaching a college course on simple ways to use solar energy at home.



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Burst of energy brings solar jobs trainingBurst of energy brings solar jobs training
(icWales: Tue, 19 Feb) GROWTH in the renewable energy sector will mean more than 300 solar energy engineers will be trained at Connaught Academy skills centre.


Pilot program works to show value of solar energyPilot program works to show value of solar energy
(The Fort Collins Coloradoan: Mon, 18 Feb) The 1 kilowatt-hour Don Haywood knocks off his electrical energy use each month from his solar panels isn’t making his head or his energy meter spin back-ward.


Blazing new paths for solar energyBlazing new paths for solar energy
(Lancaster Online: Tue, 19 Feb) Troy McBride was soaking up the sun at Elizabethtown College's "solar cabin" last week and talking about the weak li


We're 'on verge of being a solar nation'We're 'on verge of being a solar nation'
(Daily Telegraph: Wed, 20 Feb) AUSTRALIA has the know-how and the industrial capability to become a solar nation, but needs government and individuals to take action, the country's largest producer of solar energy products says.


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