 DOE Shines $14M on Solar Energy Research
(Slashdot: Thu, 13 Mar) coondoggie writes "Eleven university solar research projects aimed at developing advanced solar photovoltaic (PV) technology manufacturing processes and products got a $14 million boost today from the Dept. of Energy. Photovoltaic-based solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity, and are made of semiconductor materials similar to those used in computer chips. When sunlight is ...
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 Solar power helps reduce couple's energy costs
(Las Cruces Sun-News: Fri, 14 Mar) CARLSBAD, N.M.—Southeastern New Mexico's scorching summer sun isn't going to frighten one local couple a bit—in fact, they see it as a good source of energy.
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 Solar tower of power coming to Spain, Abu Dhabi
(CNET: Thu, 13 Mar) Torresol Energy, a joint venture of Masdar and Sener, aims to create 1 gigawatt of energy--the equivalent of a large coal-fired power plant--from solar thermal power plants in 10 years.
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 Sunshine State loves solar
(St. Petersburg Times: Thu, 13 Mar) The Sunshine State loves solar, according to a new poll. Using solar energy showed strong support across party lines, according to the Mason-Dixon poll sponsored by the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association and the Vote Solar Initiative, both solar power...
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South Australian householders and small energy consumers using solar panels will
Poll: Support up for solar energy investment
