Today, my organization, The Solar Foundation, released its third annual National Solar Jobs Census, which found that the U.S. solar industry now employs 119,016 Americans. … A Real And Growing Job CreatorRead more
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Germany sets new solar power record
BERLIN | Sat May 26, 2012 2:02pm EDT (Reuters) – German solar power plants produced a world record 22 gigawatts of electricity per hour – … Germany sets new solar power recordRead more
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Solar Energy To Get Boost From Cutting-Edge Clouds Forecasts
Applying its atmospheric expertise to solar energy, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is spearheading a three-year, nationwide project to create unprecedented, 36-hour forecasts … Solar Energy To Get Boost From Cutting-Edge Clouds ForecastsRead more
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Solar Powered Micro Data Center Being Tested At Rutgers
The server farms which manage and route Internet traffic are among the most energy intensive venues on the planet. According to UC Berkeley researchers Justin … Solar Powered Micro Data Center Being Tested At RutgersRead more
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Two-Thirds Of Solar Panels Installed Worldwide In 2011 Were In Europe
While the U.S. prepares to hand over $197 million in government funding to solar power start-up SoloPower, a new report from the European Union’s Joint … Two-Thirds Of Solar Panels Installed Worldwide In 2011 Were In EuropeRead more
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California installed 1 GW
California’s rebate program for businesses and homeowners who install solar panels has now funded enough systems to generate 1 gigawatt of electricity – a level … California installed 1 GWRead more
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L.A. Council shines light on solar power A pilot program that would pay residents and businesses to sell solar-generated power back to the city received … NewsRead more
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Anti-Reflective Glass Coating Boosts Solar Panel Efficiency
A new anti-reflective glass coating for solar panels from Australian company Brisbane Materials lets solar panels capture more light and therefore boosts their efficiency. The … Anti-Reflective Glass Coating Boosts Solar Panel EfficiencyRead more
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Double-Sided Solar Cells Produce Up to 50% More Energy
Bifacial, or double-sided, solar cells are able to generate energy from direct sunlight on their front side and from reflected and diffused light on their … Double-Sided Solar Cells Produce Up to 50% More EnergyRead more