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Solar Energy News Friday April 4th 2008



Lopat ponders solar futureLopat ponders solar future
(The Express-Times: Fri, 04 Apr) LOPATCONG TWP. | Lopatcong School District and municipal officials this week took steps toward energy and money-saving initiatives. The school received a proposal to increase lighting efficiency at the elementary school while the township furthered its solar power efforts for several buildings.


First Solar In Project Talks With UtilitiesFirst Solar In Project Talks With Utilities
(Planet Ark: Fri, 04 Apr) NEW YORK - First Solar Inc, maker of thin-film photovoltaic solar equipment, is in talks with US utilities to build renewable energy projects, Chairman and Chief Executive Michael Ahearn said Thursday.


Officials eye $4.9M loan for sun energyOfficials eye $4.9M loan for sun energy
(Morris Ledger: Fri, 04 Apr) To help curb rising energy costs, Morristown officials have proposed borrowing $4.9 million to pay for installation of a solar energy project at the Morristown Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cedar Knolls.



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Companies making a beeline for solar energy plantsCompanies making a beeline for solar energy plants
(The Hindu: Tue, 01 Apr) Hyderabad, April 1 Enthused by the potential market for solar energy which is projected to grow to $70-100 billion up from $15 billion in 2007, more domestic firms have begun to foray into this segment.


Firms seek to make solar power more affordableFirms seek to make solar power more affordable
(Los Angeles Times: Thu, 03 Apr) Companies launch programs to cut the initial outlay for homeowners to as little as 10% of the total installation cost. Turning the sun's rays into energy is an expensive endeavor, so solar companies are cooking up financial products that lower the upfront costs for homeowners and businesses.


Govt promotes solar energy for computersGovt promotes solar energy for computers
(The Herald: Tue, 01 Apr) GOVERNMENT has launched a programme to promote the use of solar energy as an alternative source of energy for computers in schools around the country, in conjunction with Mukonitronics Private Limited.


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