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Solar Energy News Thursday February 21st 2008



Solar energy group honors SonomaSolar energy group honors Sonoma
(Sonoma Index-Tribune: Wed, 20 Feb) The City of Sonoma has been recognized by the NorCal Solar Energy Association for the number of solar photovoltaic technology installed on homes, businesses and municipal buildings as of December 2006.


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
(ElectricNet: Wed, 20 Feb) On a perfect New Mexico winter day - with the sky almost 10 percent brighter than usual - Sandia National Laboratories and Stirling Energy Systems (SES) set a new solar-to-grid system conversion efficiency record by achieving a 31.25 percent net efficiency rate


Energy expert calls solar power on homes a waste of moneyEnergy expert calls solar power on homes a waste of money
(San Jose Mercury News: Thu, 21 Feb) Installing solar panels on homes is an economic "loser" with the costs far outweighing the financial benefit, a respected University of California-Berkeley business professor said Wednesday.



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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.


Sunnyvale Man Sues Neighbor To Cut Redwoods For Solar EnergySunnyvale Man Sues Neighbor To Cut Redwoods For Solar Energy
(NBC 11 Bay Area: Wed, 20 Feb) In an environmental dispute seemingly scripted for eco-friendly California, a man asked prosecutors to file charges against his neighbors because their towering redwoods blocked sunlight to his backyard solar panels.


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 ...


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