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Solar Energy News Saturday March 22nd 2008



Energy Dept. unveils solar project fundsEnergy Dept. unveils solar project funds
(UPI: Sat, 22 Mar) The U.S. Department of Energy said it has plans to invest $13.7 million over the next three years in 11 projects to develop advanced solar technology.


Oceano Elementary gets solar energy systemOceano Elementary gets solar energy system
(Arroyo Grande Times Press Recorder: Fri, 21 Mar) Oceano Elementary School has been awarded a $25,000 solar energy system that children can study and monitor, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials said Tuesday.


Solar power energy on horizon for Nutley through shared servicesSolar power energy on horizon for Nutley through shared services
(Observer: Fri, 21 Mar) Nutley Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mauro Tucci saw the value of going green back when he was director of the Department of Public Works in Montclair but he has made the jump from recycling to solar power over the last two decades.


Kerala mulling to put Secretariat into solar energy foldKerala mulling to put Secretariat into solar energy fold
(Express India: Wed, 19 Mar) Sitting on Rs 7.4-crore solar energy subsidy cushion from MNES, Kerala government is mulling to put its Secretariat under the solar energy fold.



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PSE&G, state agree to solar energy planPSE&G, state agree to solar energy plan
(The Record: Wed, 19 Mar) Public Service Electric and Gas Co. and the state's rate counsel have reached a compromise agreement that paves the way for the Newark-based utility company to launch a $100 million solar energy pilot program.


Using Solar EnergyUsing Solar Energy
(KTAL Shreveport: Thu, 20 Mar) Now, this type of energy is being converted into power to heat homes and provide electricity. Homeowner Priscilla Claflin is tried of watching people abuse our natural resources. Instead, of wasting what mother earth produces, Clafin and her daughter found a way to use it.


Homebuyers take a shine to solar powerHomebuyers take a shine to solar power
(Houston Chronicle: Sat, 22 Mar) Luke and Nicki Prettol spent four months looking for their first house, narrowing it down to three before finally settling on a three-bedroom one-story in Spring. The selling point? The home was built to help them save on energy costs.


Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Are Cheaper Than Silicon And Act More Like PlantsDye-Sensitized Solar Cells Are Cheaper Than Silicon And Act More Like Plants
(Addict 3D: Fri, 21 Mar) A cheap alternative to silicon solar cells can be found in dye-sensitized solar cells. This type of cell imitates the natural conversion of sunlight into energy by plants and light-sensitive bacteria.


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