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Update On Cash Grants For PV Systems In 2011

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:00:57 +0000

Until the end of 2010, qualified businesses can participate in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) which provides a cash rebate of 30% of the cost of a solar-produced (renewable) energy system. The rebate generally comes within 60 days following completion of the system installation.

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Solar Powered TV Brings World Cup To 36 Villages

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:54:02 +0000

More than 2,000 residents of remote African villages, formerly without access to electricity, are viewing the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer competition due to the presence 36 solar-operated television viewing points. Installed by SolarWorld, a Germany-based manufacturer of solar energy products, this Sun-TV project enables more fans in Swaziland (1 station), Botswana (1), Lesotho (1), Namibia (4), and South Africa (29) to participate in the sports event taking place on their continent.

A Sun-TV system is powered by batteries which are charged by the PV modules. It allows for four hours of continuous viewing per day.

“Our Sun-TV

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EU Stressing Importance of Solar Thermal Energy

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:22:02 +0000

By 2020, the majority of outdated heating systems in Europe must be replaced with new systems which optimally combine both energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy. Yet, the aims of the EU can only be reached if solar heat recovery takes on a significantly stronger role.

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Renewable Energy In North Carolina

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:47:13 +0000

Solar and wind power can supply the vast majority of the state's electricity needs, according to a report from the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER).

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Power Purchase Agreement By Borrego Solar

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:08:45 +0000

Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. recently introduced a financing option for schools, companies, and government organizations that want to begin using solar energy to power their facilities.

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The State Of Solar Photovoltaics

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:43:46 +0000

Two recently released reports examine the growth of this market for buildings.

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SunPower Completes Australia’s Largest Roof-Mounted Solar System

Andrea Sanchez — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:54:04 +0000

SunPower Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency, solar cells, solar panels, and solar systems, has completed construction on a 305-kilowatt SunPower solar power system atop the roof of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

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