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South African PV market in position to promote local manufacturing growth

06/01/12, 07:46 AM | Solar & Wind
PV Insider examines the potential of South Africa's PV market to drive local industry development and job creation in future rounds of the IRP

Solar Electric Light Fund Completes Installation of 12 Solar Systems to Power Health Care Facilities in Haiti

06/01/12, 07:30 AM | Solar & Wind
Will help to improve the quality of medical services provided to more than 170,000 Haitians by powering lights, microscopes, centrifuges, autoclaves, vaccine refrigerators and other lifesaving equipment

Advanced Solar Photonics to Introduce First Bifacial Glass-to-Glass Photovoltaic Modules Made in America

06/01/12, 07:21 AM | Solar & Wind | Advanced Solar Photonics
Innovative Solar Panels Using "Optical Tracking" Technology Increases Energy Harvesting Up To 30 Percent

Premiere at the Intersolar

06/01/12, 02:22 AM | Solar & Wind
SiG Solar makes it possible: the first digital video art installation free of emissions worldwide

SOL TEAMS UP WITH CHIP GANASSI RACING TEAMS

05/31/12, 12:52 PM | Solar & Wind | SOL INC.
RACING TEAMS REPLACE OUTDOOR LIGHTING WITH SOLAR LED LIGHTING

Biofuels for the future

05/31/12, 11:41 AM | Solar & Wind | Biomass Energy
We still need a lot more research into different biofuels to see which source will be low cost and environmentally safe. Using a weed, pond scum, municipal waste and manure are future possibilities of biofuels that help, rather than damage our food sources and the environment.

Short-Term Politics Stifles Pentagon's Green Energy Ambitions

05/31/12, 11:41 AM | Solar & Wind | Analysis and Trends
Undermining the Pentagon's alternative energy plans can only be political, and specifically a Republican attempt to undermine the largely energy-focused campaign of President Barack Obama. After the elections, it should regain lost traction the next time it comes around for a vote.

The Renewable Energy Market Climate

05/31/12, 11:40 AM | Solar & Wind | Business Development
Regulation continues to be a key influencer and driver of the overall solar marketplace. Despite the advantages of solar as a virtually free energy, the market relies on regulation in order to deliver desired returns on investment.

The Army's $7 Billion Renewable Energy Contracts

05/31/12, 11:40 AM | Solar & Wind | Business Development
The military services want the private sector to design, build, own and operate the alternative energy generation capacity and sell the energy to the military services.

New Guidelines Encourage Biodiesel Production in Texas

05/31/12, 11:39 AM | Solar & Wind | Commentary
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has introduced new state guidelines which allow for biodiesel to be blended at any ratio into any compliant fuel.

Just How Green is Google

05/31/12, 11:37 AM | Solar & Wind | Business Development
In the realm of clean energy and the US drive to reduce dependency on foreign fuel imports, Google and other IT giants could wield a significant amount of influence, both on the public and on policy.

Potentially incorrect beliefs currently prevalent in the Solar Energy Industry

05/31/12, 11:36 AM | Solar & Wind | Opinions and Advice, Photovoltaic Systems
It is entirely technically reasonable to amortize the financing of a well engineered solar array over 30-40 years, not just 20.

What is the Cleantech Fellows Institute?

05/31/12, 11:36 AM | Solar & Wind | Business Development
The program addresses the need for experienced, successful cleantech executives to maximize the many technological and business opportunities available in clean technology.

Solar energy's vital role in our energy future

05/31/12, 11:35 AM | Solar & Wind | Opinions and Advice
Much of the industry press coverage lately has focused on multi-100MW projects. Yet these large, centralized production facilities are not really the best use of solar energy. They certainly have their usefulness, but distributed generation offers an even better approach.

Cox Enterprises Expands Alternative Energy Use

05/31/12, 11:34 AM | Solar & Wind | Business Development
Cox started focusing on alternative energy projects in 2007 when Cox Conserves, our national sustainability program, was created. Cox Chairman Jim Kennedy is passionate about the environment and wanted to make sure our company is being a good steward of the environment.

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