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Solar Energy News Sunday February 24th 2008



Utility pilot program works to hook solar power producers up to energy gridUtility pilot program works to hook solar power producers up to energy grid
(The Fort Collins Coloradoan: Sat, 23 Feb) The 1 kilowatt-hour Don Haywood knocks off his electrical energy use each month because of solar panels isn't making his head or his energy meter spin backward.


Hinchey to announce new solar energy partnerHinchey to announce new solar energy partner
(Middletown Times Herald-Record: Sat, 23 Feb) TOWN OF ULSTER — Rep. Maurice Hinchey will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Monday to announce the first major manufacturing partnership for The Solar Energy Consortium.


Solar energy company hopes to bring 400 jobs to UlsterSolar energy company hopes to bring 400 jobs to Ulster
(Kingston Daily Freeman: Sat, 23 Feb) TOWN OF ULSTER - A manufacturer is to announce on Monday that it will join the Ulster County-based Solar Energy Consortium and set up an operation here that could create more than 400 jobs within five years, according to U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey.


Arizona to become 'Persian Gulf' of solar energyArizona to become 'Persian Gulf' of solar energy
(CNN.com: Fri, 22 Feb) PHOENIX, Arizona (AP) -- A Spanish company is planning to take 3 square miles of desert southwest of Phoenix and turn them into one of the largest solar power plants in the world.



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Crotty unveils major solar energy projectCrotty unveils major solar energy project
(West Orange Times: Sat, 23 Feb) West Orange County will soon be home to the largest solar panel system in the Southeastern United States. Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty recently unveiled plans for a multi-million-dollar photovoltaic array and education center to be installed at the Orange County Convention Center.


Solar sector set to shine through global credit crisisSolar sector set to shine through global credit crisis
(Gulf Times: Sun, 24 Feb) FRANKFURT: Solar power will be a bright investment prospect as the appetite for green energy grows, even though the global credit crisis is making banks more wary of providing financing.


Solar energy group honors SonomaSolar energy group honors Sonoma
(Sonoma Index-Tribune: Fri, 22 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.


Energy storage nears its day in the sunEnergy storage nears its day in the sun
(Gulf Times: Sun, 24 Feb) MONACO: Energy storage is an unglamorous pillar of an expected revolution to clean up the world’s energy supply but will soon vie for investors attention with more alluring sources of energy like solar panels, manufacturers say.


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