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CALIFORNIA NEWS
A Surge of Foes for Solar Measure
Lack of cost information and labor rules unite opponents in L.A.
Bright Future as Berkeley Starts Solar Program
Two Berkeley homeowners received checks for their new solar panels on Friday, becoming the first to flip the switch on the city’s much-ballyhooed, closely watched solar financing program.
Paperwork: The Added Cost of Solar Installation
The process of filing papers for permits, rebates and other incentives from local, state and federal agencies can incur a sizable cost $1 per watt. But it could also create a business opportunity for some.
Sempra Wants Energy Dept. Loan Guarantees to Expand Low-Cost Solar Plant
Sempra Energy, owner and operator of what some have called the cheapest solar PV power plant in the world, wants to expand the project from 10MW to 50MW starting this year ? but the utility holding company will need federal loan guarantees to do it.
Los Angeles Airport May Plant Its Own Solar Farm
Some officials aren’t thrilled about this idea, largely because the land was taken from residents for airport purposes that have never materialized.
Suntech & Eagle Roofing Sign Distribution Deal
Eagle will distribute Suntech’s SolarBlend roof tiles to its network of roofing, solar and electrical contractors as part of its Eagle Solar Roof.
Alternative Energy Could Equal Big Savings
Using wind and solar energy could equate to more than $4 million in savings in a 20 year span for South San Francisco and San Bruno under a long-term vision to reduce the carbon footprint of the shared water quality plant.
NATIONAL NEWS
Protest Puts Spotlight on Congress Power Plant
The story of the Capitol Power Plant is one likely to play out across the country as Congress looks to limit greenhouse gases and require more energy to come from wind, solar and other renewable sources.
Solar industry, Unions heading for Clash on Jobs
In Carson City, Nevada legislators had blasted Sempra for its hiring practices, part of an intensifying debate here and nationwide over who is to benefit from growing state and federal renewable energy incentives aimed at saving not only the environment but also the economy.
Standard Solar Lays Off Nine People
Gaithersburg solar installer Standard Solar has laid off 14 percent of its staff, and chosen not to renew two consultant contracts, citing a down economy as the reason for not growing as fast as anticipated.
Tennessee Offer to Offset Carbon Tax credit in Deals
Tennessee’s unusual commitment to cover the cost of any future carbon tax for green companies that make major investments is being credited for luring two big solar energy developments worth more than $2 billion.
DJH Construction Helps Bullhead City Homeowners Go Solar
DJH Construction, Inc., a leading solar integration company, is helping homeowners in Bullhead City tap into this free and renewable resource by going Solar.
Solar Panel Factory Could Be a Bright Spot for Local Economy
Local officials jumped to approve the deal, hoping to capitalize on the $787 billion economic-stimulus package signed last week by President Barack Obama.
Renewable Energy Industries Could Affect Local Economy
The Wisconsin Environment Energy and Policy Research Center will present specifics on the impact that the growth of local businesses could have on our local economy during a town hall meeting.
TECHNOLOGY
Researchers: Cheap Plastic Solar Cells in 5-7 Years
So far, the researchers say they’ve managed to improve the performance of plastic solar cells by some 30 percent.
Solar Collector Coating Formulated to Absorb and Retain Heat
A selective black silicone-based heat resistant coating that is easy to apply to solar panels and withstands weather and repeated thermal cycling is being introduced by Dampney Company, Inc. of Everett, Massachusetts.
Can Concentrators stay Fresh With Plastic Wrap?
Investors and analysts have turned cold on concentrators, but two companies say thin plastic films could cut the costs.
The Chip to Solar March Continues, Intermolecular Enters Solar Fray
Intermolecular, a company that has developed a process used by semiconductor companies like AMD to speed up research and development of chip technology, says it?s ready to expand into the solar market.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
House case to Distribute Suntech Products in Japan
The agreement is for 30 megawatts (MW) of modules in 2009.
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