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Solar Energy News Friday April 25th 2008



Ariz. solar energy could serve nation, candidate saysAriz. solar energy could serve nation, candidate says
(The Arizona Republic: Thu, 24 Apr) Solar energy could spread throughout the state, and energy generated in Arizona could serve the nation, lawyer Bob Lord believes.


Electron Solar Energy Introduces Proprietary Hardware to Accelerate the Installation of Solar Panels in the CaribbeanElectron Solar Energy Introduces Proprietary Hardware to Accelerate the Installation of Solar Panels in the Caribbean
(Centre Daily Times: Fri, 25 Apr) Electron Solar Energy (OTC:ESRG), an international distributor of alternative energy systems, announced today its R&D team has developed a proprietary line of mounting hardware, specifically designed for installing solar panels in the Caribbean Islands. The Company said this proprietary new hardware can reduce the time to install standard solar panels by 50%. Additionally the new design is ...


Industry growth, potential dominate solar energy forumIndustry growth, potential dominate solar energy forum
(KXAN 36 Austin: Thu, 24 Apr) AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- Solar energy experts from across the country addressed the rapid growth the industry is experiencing at the State Capitol Thursday.


LIPA planning solar-energy LIPA planning solar-energy "farms" across LI
(Newsday: Wed, 23 Apr) Large arrays of solar-energy panels could adorn rooftops of schools and commercial buildings, landfills and parking lots as part of a project commissioned by the Long Island Power Authority.



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ERIE COUNTY: Tax cuts coming for solar energyERIE COUNTY: Tax cuts coming for solar energy
(Tonawanda News: Fri, 25 Apr) The Erie County Legislature approved a resolution to remove sales tax from solar power equipment.


PSE Selects Five Puget Sound-Area Schools for Solar Power Installation GrantsPSE Selects Five Puget Sound-Area Schools for Solar Power Installation Grants
(Centre Daily Times: Thu, 24 Apr) Five Puget Sound-area schools will see their vision of solar power become a reality thanks to almost $100,000 in grants announced today by Puget Sound Energy. The grants, up to $25,000 each, will provide for the installation of photovoltaic (a technology that converts light directly into electricity) systems of 1 to 2 kilowatts (kW), as well as educational tools enabling students to monitor the ...


IXYS Introduces Diode For Solar Energy ApplicationsIXYS Introduces Diode For Solar Energy Applications
(ElectronicsWeb: Thu, 24 Apr) IXYS Corporation introduces a family of proprietary diodes, the DFP32-005 device family. These diodes are optimized for solar cell panels and space sensitive applications, where the devices can withstand radiation levels found in space


$1 billion-plus Carrisa Plains solar farm could power 190,000 firms$1 billion-plus Carrisa Plains solar farm could power 190,000 firms
(The San Luis Obispo Tribune: Fri, 25 Apr) A Bay Area-based firm that’s looking to develop a 550-megawatt solar energy farm on the Carrisa Plains released more details Thursday on the proposed project slated to generate enough electricity to 190,000 homes. OptiSolar’s $1 billion-plus Topaz Solar Farm, which would cover approximately nine square miles with photovoltaic panels off two miles north of Bitterwater Road off Highway 58, could ...


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