

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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Moolenaar, others propose solar energy bills (Midland Daily News: Fri, 14 Mar) Midland Republican state Rep. John Moolenaar and some other area lawmakers are proposing tax incentives to companies that research and develop solar power.
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Palm Harbor Downtown Might Go Solar (The Tampa Tribune: Sat, 15 Mar) Could Florida Avenue, the heart of Palm Harbor's historic downtown district, someday be illuminated using street lamps powered by solar energy? Robin Husbands-Cauchi, manager of Old Palm Harbor Main Street, hopes so.
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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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