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Solar Energy News Thursday April 10th 2008



Green Energy secures more solar wafer orders worth NT$17.5 billionGreen Energy secures more solar wafer orders worth NT$17.5 billion
(Digi Times: Thu, 10 Apr) On the back of US$990 million worth solar wafer deals secured in late March, Green Energy has announced today (April 9) that it has landed another batch of orders worth NT$17.5 billion (US$57.4 million).


Solar Sonoma Co. aims to increase solar energy by 25 megawattsSolar Sonoma Co. aims to increase solar energy by 25 megawatts
(San Jose Mercury News: Wed, 09 Apr) SANTA ROSA - Representatives of the Solar Sonoma County project will meet with U.S. Department of Energy officials in Arizona next week to discuss plans to increase solar energy installations in the county by 25 megawatts over the next three years.


Money for solar energyMoney for solar energy
(The Record: Wed, 09 Apr) State regulators on Tuesday approved a $105 million solar energy pilot program to help finance the installation of solar-energy systems on homes, businesses and municipal buildings in much of New Jersey.


Assembly to consider solar energy billAssembly to consider solar energy bill
(ABC via Yahoo!7 News: Tue, 08 Apr) A private members bill to encourage more households to produce solar energy will be back before the Legislative Assembly today.



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Expert foresees 10 more years of R&D to make solar energy competitiveExpert foresees 10 more years of R&D to make solar energy competitive
(Environmental News Network: Tue, 08 Apr) NEW ORLEANS, April 7, 2008 — Despite oil prices that hover around $100 a barrel, it may take at least 10 or more years of intensive research and development to reduce the cost of solar energy to levels competitive with petroleum, according to an authority on the topic. “Solar can potentially provide all the electricity and fuel we need to power the planet,” Harry Gray, Ph.D., scheduled to speak ...


Wind, solar power to be most popular energy sources in New ZealandWind, solar power to be most popular energy sources in New Zealand
(People's Daily: Tue, 08 Apr) Wind and solar power are the most popular energy sources to take New Zealand into the next decade, showed a survey released on Tuesday. The poll was carried out for the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development. ...


SAN MARCOS: Manufactured-home park's ruling may pave way for more homeowners to 'go solar'SAN MARCOS: Manufactured-home park's ruling may pave way for more homeowners to 'go solar'
(North County Times: Thu, 10 Apr) SAN MARCOS ---- A decision last month by Madrid Manor manufactured-home park to allow solar-powered homes could entice budget-conscious owners to 'go solar' as a way to save money on utilities, said North County solar energy consultant Stewart Rodman.


Red Sox, Boston mayor announce solar plansRed Sox, Boston mayor announce solar plans
(BizJournals: Wed, 09 Apr) Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and the Boston Red Sox announced a two-year solar-energy initiative at Fenway Park this morning, one day after the team's home opener.


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