Expert Foresees 10 More Years Of Research & Development To Make Solar Energy Competitive
(Science Daily: Fri, 11 Apr) Despite oil prices that hover around $100 a barrel, it may take at least 10 or more years of intensive research to reduce the cost of solar energy to levels competitive with petroleum, according to a leading expert on the topic.

Saudi oil minister slams biofuels, favors solar energy
(Environmental News Network: Thu, 10 Apr) PARIS (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's oil minister on Thursday slammed biofuels, saying they did not protect the environment or help supply security, but added solar power had to be considered one of the best clean energy sources. "Let's be realistic, ethanol and biofuels will not contribute to the protection of the global environment by reducing (carbon dioxide) emissions, they will not increase ...

Green 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 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.