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[29 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 140 views]

SLOBLU CANNOT SHIP TO EXPORTING COMPANIES. WE SINCERELY APOLOGIZE. Product DescriptionThe next generation of Solaris foldable solar technology is here. The Solaris 6 is one of the most compact models in the Brunton line. CIGS technology maximizes performance while optimizing portability.Features:- Overall dimensions: 29″x9″ – Weight: 7.1 oz – Panel type: CIGS –

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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 110 views]

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has released The Open PV Mapping Project showing the progress of solar installations on private roofs from 2000 to (currently) now, beginning with a flurry of activity in California, then moving to Wyoming, of all places, and WIsconsin. Gradually the states turn yellow and then orange over time as they add more solar power. Read more of this story »

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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 132 views]

Construction of renewable energy projects has revealed some serious environmental issues that will have to be dealt with as we speed toward a clean energy future.  We recently wrote about the conflict between land conservation efforts and renewable energy projects in deserts out west.  Land that is ideal for solar energy production is also pristine land in need of protection. In California, a similar conflict is arising between solar projects and water conservation.  Solar farms demand a lot

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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 114 views]

OSLO (Reuters) – The United Nations needs to beef up and better coordinate efforts to help fight threats such as climate change, deforestation or over-fishing, two experts said on Thursday. Tags: energy , finance , GCA-GreenBusiness , home accessories , Home And Garden , home improvement , Home repair , Solar , solar energy , solar lighting , solar panels , solar photovoltaic products , solar power , Technology

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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 138 views]

Fiscal 2009 Revenue Guidance Expected at the High End of the Prior Guidance Range First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2009. Quarterly revenues were $480.9 million and excluded the Sarnia project, which was over 65% completed at quarter end. Revenues were $525.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and $348.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 were

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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 110 views]

Solar Power International , the major industry event of the year, is taking place in Anaheim this week and has drawn record attendance — about 25,000 solar entrepreneurs, investors and executives have gathered to showcase new technology, make deals and chart out the future of what may be the fastest growing renewable energy sector in the U.S., if not the world. Despite the slugging economy, 2009 has been a great launchpad year for many solar companies. The new White House’s support for solar,

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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 109 views]

It never ceases to amaze me that normally, in an effort to save money, we seem to have to spend money! Seems rather strange doesn’t it. We want to save money on our home electricity by installing photovoltaic solar roof panels but have you ever looked at solar panels cost? It’s enough to make your

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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 119 views]

The minimal cost of carbon-based fuels in the U. S. has been the largest stumbling block in the trek to enhance solar electricity potency ; yet up to date price raises have replenished the interest in finding an alternative source for powering the country. In 1979, then-President Jimmy Carter held a press conference on the roof of the government to show off a new solar energy panel that was to provide all of the hot water to the government. He also stated plans to have twenty p.c of the electr

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[27 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 113 views]

SOLON Corporation Introduces Breakthrough Modular Solar System for Utilities TUCSON, Ariz.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–SOLON Corporation, the largest crystalline silicon solar manufacturer in the U.S. and a fully owned subsidiary of SOLON SE, today unveiled the SOLON Velocity MW TM Solar System to provide electric utilities a faster, more cost effective way to integrate reliable solar power into clean energy programs. The SOLON Velocity MW Solar System is a fi

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[27 Oct 2009 | No Comment | 125 views]

Posted by admin Oct 28 A Do It Yourself solar power system creates zero pollution, does not harm the environment, and it is always available. It is one of the most readily available sources of renewable energy on the planet, and yet only a small fraction of it is used, mainly due to the expense of installing photovoltaic cells that turn sunlight into energy. When you build your home solar power systems , you’ll save hundreds of