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By: NASA -- New Solar Electric Ion Propulsion Engine Image Released | CleanTechnica

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:12:22 +0000

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By: San Diego Loves Green – First Brazil 2014 World Cup Solar Powered Stadium Opens

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:32:39 +0000

[…] not the only stadium getting a solar makeover ahead of next year’s big event. Last year, Yingli Solar, Light ESCO, and Rio de […]

By: New Solar Cooker Could Greatly Improve Health In 'Developing World' | CleanTechnica

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:06:54 +0000

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By: Crowdfunding Solar Pumps For Low-Income Farmers | CleanTechnica

Crowdfunding Solar Pumps For Low-Income Farmers | CleanTechnica — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:12:21 +0000

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By: Anti-Renewable North Carolina Bill Defeated! | CleanTechnica

Anti-Renewable North Carolina Bill Defeated! | CleanTechnica — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:12:29 +0000

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By: Maryland vs Virginia On Solar Power (Infographic) | CleanTechnica

Maryland vs Virginia On Solar Power (Infographic) | CleanTechnica — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:13:42 +0000

[…] state where I lived for one year (Virginia) doesn’t compare to Maryland when it comes to solar power, solar jobs, etc. Maybe some Virginians could spread this around enough to stimulate better solar […]

By: SolarCity And Forest City Installing Solar Panels Nearly 6,500 Military Homes

SolarCity And Forest City Installing Solar Panels Nearly 6,500 Military Homes — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:02:17 +0000

[…] The 24 MW project is part of a long term plan to advance solar energy for military families. SolarCity’s SolarStrong five-year $1-billion project is targeting 120,000 military houses with 300 MW of solar energy. […]

By: Solar -- A Disruptive Technology (Graph) | CleanTechnica

Solar -- A Disruptive Technology (Graph) | CleanTechnica — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:02:32 +0000

[…] oil have all remained fairly constant in the past few decades (in inflation-adjusted terms), the price of solar has rolled down a long, big hill. And, the good news is, it’s still […]

By: ADEME Proposes France Set Solar PV Target Of 15 GW By 2020 | CleanTechnica

ADEME Proposes France Set Solar PV Target Of 15 GW By 2020 | CleanTechnica — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:02:19 +0000

[…] there would of course be numerous economic and environmental benefits. One of the key benefits of solar PV is the creation of jobs. According to ADEME, there are “numerous French companies that are […]

By: International Battery & Energy Storage Alliance Established | CleanTechnica

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:32:26 +0000

[…] a cost-effective storage technology for solar is imperative for the ongoing roll-out of renewable […]

By: Walmart Targets Ambitious Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Standards By 2020

Walmart Targets Ambitious Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Standards By 2020 — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:02:04 +0000

[…] example, the company has saved $2 million to date, from 200 US solar […]

By: 250 MW Solar PV Power Plant Planned For Western Spain | CleanTechnica

250 MW Solar PV Power Plant Planned For Western Spain | CleanTechnica — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:31:21 +0000

[…] 250 MW, the solar PV power plant would be the 3rd-largest in the world (or the 2nd-largest if you don’t count the Gujarat Solar Park’s various solar […]

By: Lancaster's New Home Solar Mandate Helps Prove Solar Is Attractive To Conservatives | CleanTechnica

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:02:38 +0000

[…] sun isn’t going anywhere. There considerably more solar potential hitting the earth every year than in all known fossil fuel […]

By: Solar Panel Market to Advance by 15.3% through 2015 |

Solar Panel Market to Advance by 15.3% through 2015 | — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:43:46 +0000

[…] report finds advances in photovoltaic (PV) technologies will help the global solar panels market to increase by a compound annual growth rate of 15.3% between 2011 to 2015, the […]

By: Solar & Wind Energy Overview −Solar Love!

Solar & Wind Energy Overview −Solar Love! — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:46:53 +0000

[…] this next one shows the drop in the price of solar modules from 1985 to 2011 (from over $6.5/Wp to about […]

By: Human Global Warming: What Are the Main Causes? | PlanetSave

Human Global Warming: What Are the Main Causes? | PlanetSave — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:11:57 +0000

[…] Although some power generation is now being done with solar and wind energy, the chances are high that the electricity you use is generated from coal-burning […]

By: Australia Targets 85% Energy Generation From Renewable Sources By 2050 | Trillion Fund® | Blog

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:24:21 +0000

[…] white paper focused on the country’s use of alternative energy, specifically natural gas and solar. According to the white paper, the government is determined to offset its dependence on coal-based […]

By: Americans Love Solar (Republicans, Democrats, & Independents) -- And More than Any Other Energy Source - CleanTechnica

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:32:35 +0000

[…] but the HUGE majority of people. It’s been like this probably as long as the idea of solar power has been around. Thomas Edison was clearly a huge […]

By: Wind energy is half the cost of coal. : Renew Economy

Wind energy is half the cost of coal. : Renew Economy — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:23:11 +0000

[…] power and solar power from new power plants in Europe is significantly cheaper than electricity from fossil […]

By: The True Cost of Electricity Calculated - CleanTechnica

The True Cost of Electricity Calculated - CleanTechnica — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:03:22 +0000

[…] Electricity Calculated September 30, 2012 By Nathan Leave a Comment Wind power and solar power from new power plants in Europe is significantly cheaper than electricity from fossil fuel or […]

By: Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Strategies

Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Strategies — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:13:41 +0000

[…] local power systems from electricity and gas from your utility to on-site renewables such as solar, wind, geothermal, etc. (As an example, the Peppermill resort and hotel in Reno supplies all of its […]

By: Top 10 Solar Technologies to Watch Out For - CleanTechnica

Top 10 Solar Technologies to Watch Out For - CleanTechnica — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:09:30 +0000

[…] Solar power technology is moving forward by leaps and bounds, with some new advancements being built out into usable installations virtually every day. Design concepts once thought to be ‘pie in the sky’ ideas are being implemented, and making a simple solar panel array look like old-school technology. […]

By: GreenSun Develops Colorful Solar Panels that don't need Direct Sunlight - CleanTechnica

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:08:23 +0000

[…] Solar power comes in many forms, from rigid to thin film. The panels are shiny, gleaming and ready to harness the power of the sun. They’re also usually silver. Yet they also come in colors, not just for looks, but for efficiency. […]

By: Florida to Build First Solar Powered City in U.S. - CleanTechnica

Florida to Build First Solar Powered City in U.S. - CleanTechnica — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:04:07 +0000

[…] first 100% solar powered city in the U.S. is in the works, and will be powered by the world’s largest photovoltaic […]

By: In Historic Reversal, US House of Representatives Cling to 20th Century Loyalty to Fossil Fuels — While Saudi Arabia Goes Solar | Planetsave

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:40:08 +0000

[…] Meanwhile, in another society, far away, community leaders are moving in another direction — the direction of the future — lessoning the country’s dependence on fossil fuels while embracing the promise of renewables, especially solar power. […]

By: Nine Out of 10 Americans Believe Solar Has an Increased Role To Play In US Energy Mix

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:54:12 +0000

[…] Leave a Comment A new poll suggests nearly 9 out of 10 American adults think solar energy should play a bigger role in the energy supply mix. Image Credit: PR […]

By: Saudi Arabia to Build Its 1st Solar Power Facility (in Mecca) - CleanTechnica

Saudi Arabia to Build Its 1st Solar Power Facility (in Mecca) - CleanTechnica — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:56:20 +0000

[…] of the sunniest places in the world is taking a significant step into solar power. Saudi Arabia is building a 385-GWh power plant that will include 100 megawatts of solar power […]

By: Kyocera Invests in Smart Home & Energy Technology Research - CleanTechnica

Kyocera Invests in Smart Home & Energy Technology Research - CleanTechnica — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:50:31 +0000

[…] Alamos involves a power supply micro-grid which uses power distribution lines from a large-scale solar power plant to utilize related technologies and performance, and to minimize the effects of power output […]

By: Europe Installed Two-Thirds of the World's New Solar Power in 2011 - CleanTechnica

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:50:43 +0000

[…] in 2011 September 25, 2012 By Nathan Leave a Comment Two-thirds of newly installed solar power capacity in 2011 was in Europe, or 18.5 GW. Europe’s total solar power capacity now totals 52 GW. […]

By: A Risky Climate for Big Dams in Southern Africa - CleanTechnica

A Risky Climate for Big Dams in Southern Africa - CleanTechnica — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:30:47 +0000

[…] most hydropower-dependent nations. Many African countries have a huge untapped potential for solar, wind, geothermal, and other renewable energy technologies that are well-suited for both urban and […]

By: Delhi Inaugurates Its First Solar-Powered Water Treatment Plant, Owned & Operated by Students - CleanTechnica

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:00:48 +0000

[…] India is now home to the city’s first solar-powered water treatment plant. The plant will use solar power to treat brackish water and produce 5,000 liters of water everyday. The water will be used by […]

By: BBC Top Gear Test Track Has "Gone Solar"

BBC Top Gear Test Track Has "Gone Solar" — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:03:44 +0000

[…] " "))]); }); The test track of the BBC show Top Gear has gone solar, using a 2-megawatt array of 8,500 solar […]

By: How to: Solar Heater Made of Soda Cans - CleanTechnica

How to: Solar Heater Made of Soda Cans - CleanTechnica — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:00:18 +0000

[…] – like button',unescape(String(response).replace(/+/g, " "))]); }); So you want a solar heater? How about throwing some soda cans together and making one yourself? Here’s a […]

By: $10 Million Sunshot Prize for Cutting Soft Cost of Rooftop Solar

$10 Million Sunshot Prize for Cutting Soft Cost of Rooftop Solar — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:40:41 +0000

[…] kicked off a new round in a $10 million solar power competition designed to lower the cost of solar power, pretty much down to where a small rooftop solar installation could be a reasonable investment for […]

By: 4,000 MW New Mexico Solar Project Researched

4,000 MW New Mexico Solar Project Researched — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:30:31 +0000

[…] Governor’s Office of Energy Policy website, there is an entry for a huge 4,000-MW solar power project, which is under investigation for potential development. It says the Navajo Hopi Land […]

By: 174% Increase for Arizona's Solar Installations

174% Increase for Arizona's Solar Installations — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:48:39 +0000

[…] Arizona’s abundant sunshine and wide open spaces make it an excellent location for solar power, and yet it largely has not been exploited. An article from the Tucson Citizen some years ago […]

By: Save on Energy Bills with Solar Panels | Planetsave

Save on Energy Bills with Solar Panels | Planetsave — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:29:03 +0000

[…] reason to look to alternative energy sources to meet the needs of our high standard of living. Solar energy is one of the more popular renewable energy sources that can help you save on your energy […]

By: Trina Solar Helps Swiss Sawmill Go Carbon Neutral

Trina Solar Helps Swiss Sawmill Go Carbon Neutral — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 15:00:18 +0000

[…] the plant go carbon neutral. The panels can create up to 6,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of daily solar energy, and have a peak power capacity of 900 kilowatts. As of July, the new system has provided the […]

By: Sunvalley Solar Wins New 112KW Contract

Sunvalley Solar Wins New 112KW Contract — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:15:27 +0000

[…] solar technology and system integration company in a release this week said the new installation has the […]

By: Penn Energy Renewables, Canadian Solar To Build Two Canadian Solar Farms

Penn Energy Renewables, Canadian Solar To Build Two Canadian Solar Farms — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:00:52 +0000

[…] new solar plants will create 18.7 MW AC of energy, according to the statement. That’s the same as […]

By: Solar Panel Market to Advance by 15.3% through 2015

Solar Panel Market to Advance by 15.3% through 2015 — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:56:15 +0000

[…] report finds advances in photovoltaic (PV) technologies will help the global solar panels market to increase by a compound annual growth rate of 15.3% between 2011 to 2015, the […]

By: Hanwha SolarOne Breaks into North American Market with Hanwha SolarEnergy America - CleanTechnica

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:41:58 +0000

[…] Silent Energy, Hanwha SolarEnergy America will look to capture a good chunk of the North American solar market as one official discussed: “This development combines three powerful assets: the strength […]

By: WalMart Celebrates 100th California Solar Installation - CleanTechnica

WalMart Celebrates 100th California Solar Installation - CleanTechnica — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:09:08 +0000

[…] San Diego’s College Avenue store as it’s 100th store in California to use rooftop solar panels. It’s all part of the broad range plan to have 100% of their energy come from […]

By: National Clean Energy Summit 5.0 - CleanTechnica

National Clean Energy Summit 5.0 - CleanTechnica — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:03:34 +0000

[…] with building any new industry, the path to capitalizing on our solar, geothermal, and wind resources hasn’t been an easy one; we are carving our own trails and […]

By: How to Find the Best Solar Solution for Your Home - CleanTechnica

How to Find the Best Solar Solution for Your Home - CleanTechnica — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:54:12 +0000

[…] the financial efficiency of your home and lower your carbon footprint simultaneously, introducing solar technology can help you achieve this. Finding the best solar solution for your home can seem a […]