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Solar Energy News Saturday April 12th 2008



Expert Foresees 10 More Years Of Research & Development To Make Solar Energy CompetitiveExpert 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 energySaudi 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 ...


Thin is in for Tucson solar energy firmThin is in for Tucson solar energy firm
(Tucson Citizen: Fri, 11 Apr) High-tech potential has met with commercial success at Global Solar, a Tucson company that manufactures thin-film photovoltaic devices that harness the power of the sun.


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).



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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.


Future houses may be made entirely of solar cell glassFuture houses may be made entirely of solar cell glass
(New Kerala: Sat, 12 Apr) Washington, April 11 : Australian researchers are trying to realise a solar cell glass that will not only generate energy, but also act as windows in future houses and commercial buildings.


Long Island Goes SolarLong Island Goes Solar
(WNYC New York Public Radio: Fri, 11 Apr) LIPA, the Long Island Power Authority, is planning a big investment in alternative energy. In what could become the biggest solar project in the state, the utility will seek proposals for harnessin....


SemiSouth Laboratories Announces Efficiency Improvement in Solar Inverter With SiC JFETSemiSouth Laboratories Announces Efficiency Improvement in Solar Inverter With SiC JFET
(Centre Daily Times: Fri, 11 Apr) SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc. and the Center for Advanced Vehicle Systems (CAVS) at Mississippi State University announced today that SemiSouth's enhancement-mode silicon carbide (SiC) Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET) significantly improved the efficiency of an off-the-shelf inverter commonly used in residential and commercial solar power energy systems. CAVS provided guidance and ...


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