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Year 2009

 

Rate Video: Solar Panels FREE ENERGY , make it at homeVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Nov 17

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By rss@youtube.com (HelingOLeonard) Author: HelingOLeonard Keywords: photovoltaic price bp building use renewable fuels wind efficiency discount Added: November 17, 2009

Rate Video: DYI Solar Panels - Solar Energy Demystified Part 1 of 5Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Mar 25

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By rss@youtube.com (borisnata) Author: borisnata Keywords: dyi solar photovoltaic free energy renewable power for dummies off the grid Added: March 25, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Feb 22

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By rss@youtube.com (Elzon1) CoolEarthSolar.com has a patented idea for inflatable solar collectors that are much cheaper than polished mirrors to concentrate sunlight onto Photovoltaic chips. Their design is 400x cheaper than polished aluminum mirrors, will withstand 130 mph winds, lasts a year, repairs with t...

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Original at YouTube external link    Mon, Jan 26

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By rss@youtube.com (jennysaltenergy) Author: jennysaltenergy Keywords: 12v solar panel buy panels cheap power domestic wind turbines electric windmills home energy systems generators works make your own electricity photovoltaic portable residential roof education hot water kits for sale tiles

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Original at YouTube external link    Wed, Jan 21

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By rss@youtube.com (solarplaza) Conference: Demand dynamics in the major PV markets. Solar energy expert conference by solarplaza. 2 September 2008, Valencia, Spain. Julie Blunden (SunPower) Vice President, Public Policy and Corporate Communications Keywords: demand solar energy pv photovoltaic solarplaza juli...

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Nov 14

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By rss@youtube.com (solarboatman) Keywords: solar powered paddlewheel electric boat trips renewable photovoltaic cells panels photovoltaics cimate-change global warming holiday sustainable Highlands Scotland Caledonian canal Beauly Inverness Moray Firth transport environment relaxing harp music welsh hom...

Rate Video: Arkema - Solar panels and photovoltaic developmentVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Thu, Oct 16

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By rss@youtube.com (technicom3D) Arkemas dynamic R&D drives the development of these products. The goal is to provide companies in the photovoltaic sector with reliable, easy-to-use solutions that reduce manufacturing costs and improve the performance of their photovoltaic panels

Stories

Year 2009

 

Rate Get the biggest bang for your energy bucks

Original at Washington Post external link    Fri, Dec 4

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Solar photovoltaic arrays and wind turbines are still hugely expensive and rarely cost-effective. Wanting to retain his clients' enthusiasm for ...

Rate Solar firm bringing jobs home

Original at Toronto Star external link    Fri, Dec 4

The FIT program, launched this fall, pays 44.3 cents to 80.2 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity that comes from solar photovoltaic systems. ... Canadian Solar to Build 200-Megawatt Ontario FactoryBloomberg Canadian Solar to build Ontario facilityGlobe and Mail

Rate DOE Finalizes $535M Loan Guarantee for Solyndra 500 MW/Yr Cylindrical Solar PV Plant; Solyndra Begins Construction

Original at Green Car Congress external link    Tue, Sep 8

By Mike Millikin Solyndra’s panels employ cylindrical modules which capture sunlight across a 360-degree photovoltaic surface capable of converting direct, diffuse and reflected sunlight into electricity. Solyndra’s panels perform optimally when mounted horizontally and packed closely toget...

Rate DOE Finalizes $535M Loan Guarantee for Solyndra 500 MW/Yr Cylindrical Solar PV Plant; Solyndra Begins Construction

Original at greencarcongress/TrBK (Feedburner) external link    Sun, Sep 6

By Mike Millikin Solyndra’s panels employ cylindrical modules which capture sunlight across a 360-degree photovoltaic surface capable of converting direct, diffuse and reflected sunlight into electricity. Solyndra’s panels perform optimally when mounted horizontally and packed closely toget...

Rate Siemens Investing $15M in Israeli Solar Power Company Arava

Original at Green Car Congress external link    Sun, Aug 30

By Mike Millikin Siemens is investing US$15 million in Arava Power Company, the Israeli market leader in developing photovoltaic power plants. The investment gives Siemens a 40% stake in the company. The investment is aimed at constructing the solar fields with a significant... Siemens is investing US$15...

Rate Siemens Investing $15M in Israeli Solar Power Company Arava

Original at greencarcongress/TrBK (Feedburner) external link    Sun, Aug 30

By Mike Millikin Siemens is investing US$15 million in Arava Power Company, the Israeli market leader in developing photovoltaic power plants. The investment gives Siemens a 40% stake in the company. The investment is aimed at constructing the solar fields with a significant... Siemens is investing US$15...

Rate Seeking cheaper solar energy in Calte...

Original at Los Angeles Times external link    Sat, Aug 29

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Seeking cheaper solar energy in Caltech labs Solar cells (solar photovoltaic devices) have been around since the 1950s. Back then, "the costs were astronomical," said Blake Jones, president of Namaste ... and more »

Rate Siemens backs Arava Power for biggest...

Original at Cleantech Group external link    Fri, Aug 28

Siemens backs Arava Power for biggest solar PV project in Israel Arava plans to start by developing a 4.9-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant at an 80-dunam (861000-square-foot) site in Kibbutz Ketura in the Arava ... Siemens Invests in Israeli Solar Firm Arava PowerGreentech Media

Rate California's First Utility-Scale PV S...

Original at RenewableEnergyAccess.com external link    Thu, Aug 27

California's First Utility-Scale PV Solar Farm Breaks Ground Cleantech America broke ground this week on California's first utility-scale photovoltaic solar project to be approved under the state's Renewables ...

Rate Spire Solar Offers Input for Departme...

Original at RenewableEnergyAccess.com external link    Thu, Aug 27

Spire Solar Offers Input for Department of Energy Tax Credit ... A key advantage of Spire Solar's photovoltaic equipment, made locally in the US, is it adds to evaluation points for indirect job creation. ... and more »

Rate Pa. Governor Provides Grants For Rene...

Original at Solar Industry external link    Thu, Aug 27

Pa. Governor Provides Grants For Renewable Energy Projects Pa.; $500000 to install a 100 kW solar photovoltaic system to reduce electric use by up to 9% in Chester County; and $500000 for the purchase of a 131 ... WHO GETS WHAT: Tax breaks for energy conservationWCIV

Rate Airports Consider Energy Efficiency, ...

Original at Environmental Leader external link    Thu, Aug 27

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Airports Consider Energy Efficiency, Solar Power in New Designs This is in addition to its existing 2-megawatt solar photovoltaic system near the terminal. The 1.6-megawatt project on about 9 acres north of the airfield ... Denver Airport To Expand Solar Use by 1.6 MWRenewableEnergyWorld.c...

Rate Chinese Solar Companies Report Weak 2...

Original at New York Times external link    Fri, Aug 21

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While their bottom lines look bad now, most companies say shipments of photovoltaic (PV) module are rising fast, a sign that demand for solar power is ... Solar, wind industries head to WashingtonThe Associated Press Use solar energy as it is an everlasting resource'Times of India

Rate Don't expect shift from fossil fuels any time soon

Original at Salt Lake Tribune external link    Wed, Jun 17

 United States Solar photovoltaic cells were invented 55 years ago, and yet today in the United States, they produce less electricity than Glen Canyon Dam. Eight years after its introduction, the ingenious Prius has yet to become 1 percent of the automotive fleet. ...

Rate Is the Cost-Effective DIY Solar Panel Within Reach?

Original at Popular Mechanics external link    Tue, Jun 16

 NY Could this be the beginning of the cost-effective, truly DIY solar panel? By Harry Sawyers If you wanted to train to be a solar photovoltaic panel installer at the absolute finest institution nationwide—the Ivy League school of solar installation ...

Rate Econcern Declared Bankrupt

Original at SustainableBusiness.com external link    Tue, Jun 16

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Ecofys is the consulting arm of Econcern, and Evelop is its renewable energy and energy efficiency project development arm. Ecostream is a solar photovoltaic power system provider. 'We are happy that in Eneco, with its excellent reputation in ...

Rate Ascent Solar Makes Advance

Original at techrockies.com external link    Mon, Jun 15

CIGS is a process used for manufacturing photovoltaic solar wafers and panels. The firm said the module produces 123 watts and has an efficiency of 9.1 percent. Ascent Solar's technology allows companies to create solar panels on flexible plastic, ...

Rate PV Powered Receives New Funding

Original at Solar Industry external link    Wed, Jun 10

by SI Staff on Wednesday 10 June 2009 PV Powered Inc., a manufacturer of grid-tied photovoltaic solar inverters, has received a multimillion-dollar investment from Vancouver, Wash.-based investment group Evans Renewable Holdings II LLC, the principals ...

Rate Trina Solar's new warehouse to serve growing US market

Original at Cleantech Group external link    Mon, Jun 8

Trina Solar manufactures solar photovoltaic products including monocrystalline and multicrystalline ingots, wafers and cells. It also assembles PV modules. The warehouse is expected to boost the company's North America distribution network, ...

Rate What Does Clean Energy Cost?

Original at Alternative Energy Stocks external link    Sun, Jun 7

Investors hoping for growth will want to focus on companies focused on types of renewable energy with the largest resources. Solar photovoltaic (PV) is unique among renewable technologies, as it can be located almost anywhere, and scaled to virtually ...

Rate SEMI India projects bright prospects for Indian Solar PV Industry

Original at Solarplaza external link    Fri, Jun 5

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 Netherlands By Jaideep N. Malaviya The abundant near 300 sunlight days makes Solar Photovoltaic (PV) generation attractive to the country's energy strategy. Besides the reservoir of brain dexterity has brought India to the brink of becoming a global leader in ...

Rate Schott closes PV production plant in Billerica, Mass.

Original at Cleantech Group external link    Wed, Jun 3

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Schott Solar, a subsidiary of German glassmaker Schott, produces components for photovoltaic applications and solar energy power plants. It's an integrated manufacturer of crystalline silicon wafers, cells and modules. Schott North America CEO Gerry ...

Rate PVT Solar Panels Generate Heat and Electricity at the Same Time

Original at Inhabitat external link    Mon, Jun 1

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by Jorge Chapa PVT Solar is pioneering an ultra-efficient breed of solar panels that focus not just on incorporating better photovoltaic components, but also take the heat generated by the solar panels and use it to power a solar thermal system. ...

Rate NREL Collaborates With Dutch Energy Research Center

Original at Solar Industry external link    Fri, May 29

 CT NREL and ECN plan to engage in policy studies, energy analysis, and research related to wind energy and solar photovoltaic energy. The cooperation between ECN and NREL is expected to include an exchange of expertise, participation in joint projects, ...

Rate SunLink To Supply Hardware For BP Solar Projects

Original at Solar Industry external link    Fri, May 29

 CT Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., toured one of the stores as part of the Earth Day announcement by SunLink and BP Solar of a power purchase agreement (PPA). Under the PPA, BP will finance, install and maintain photovoltaic solar power systems in ...

Rate LDK Solar Signs Up For $150 Million Power Plant In China (LDK)

Original at The Business Insider external link    Tue, May 26

Xinyu signed contracts for nine photovoltaic projects, including a $20 million investment from LDK Solar in local photovoltaic installation, said the report. According to the report, Jiangxi Solar PV Corporation signed to invest $10 million in a 2MW ...

Rate Solar Botanic - Solar Power From Trees

Original at Energy Matters external link    Sun, May 24

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 Australia The artificial trees are covered with "nanoleaves"; a combination of nano-photovoltaic, nano-thermovoltaic and nano-piezo generators converting light, heat and wind energy into green electricity. Solar Botanic claims that in a residential application, ...

Rate Chinese Solar Company Posts Q1 Profit

Original at CleanTech Brief external link    Fri, May 22

Chinese solar energy company Suntech Power Holdings posted a $1.8 million net profit in Q1 2009, despite a sharp decline in prices for its photovoltaic (PV) solar products. The decline in PV product prices is the result of a glut of supplies on the ...

Rate San Francisco Mayor Announces ca's Largest PV Installation

Original at Solar Industry external link    Thu, May 21

 CT by SI Staff on Thursday 21 May 2009 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has signed into law an ordinance that will lead to the construction of what the mayor's office says is California's largest solar photovoltaic installation. ...

Rate ET Solar Group Signs Warehousing Arrangements

Original at Solar Industry external link    Tue, May 19

by SI Staff on Tuesday 19 May 2009 ET Solar Group Corp., a Nanjing, China-based solar power engineering, procurement and construction solution provider and integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic products, has arranged three overseas warehousing ...

Rate San Francisco Plans to Build 5MW Solar PV Power

Original at Solarplaza external link    Mon, May 18

San Francisco took a major step today toward building California's largest solar photovoltaic system - a plan that would more than triple the city's solar energy output by carpeting the rooftop of its biggest reservoir with almost 25000 panels. ...

Rate Zhejiang Hongchen Secures DEK Solar Photovoltaic Metallization Line

Original at Solar Industry external link    Fri, May 15

 CT by SI Staff on Friday 15 May 2009 China-based PV manufacturer Zhejiang Hongchen has purchased a second PV1200 photovoltaic metallization line from DEK Solar to boost its throughput and increase production volumes. "After purchasing the first platform, ...

Rate Solar cell of 6.3% efficiency employing high deposition rate (8 nm/s) microcrystalline silicon photovoltaic layer

Original at engineeringvillage2.org external link    Thu, May 14

Rate Kyocera solar PV modules installed on rooftop of European Court of ...

Original at PV Tech external link    Thu, May 14

Some 400 KW of Kyocera solar photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof of the European Court of Justice building in Luxembourg. The system is expected to generate about 360000 KW-hours annually. The installation, which was completed in ...

Rate Solar Electric Cars Invade Hollywood

Original at Wired external link    Wed, Jan 7

By Ben Mack Hollywood is probably the last place that you expect to go green. It talks a good game, but there is something about Botox, breast implants and reality TV that doesn’t say “eco-friendly.” Cruise Car claims its rides are good for 40 to 60 miles per charge and says the photovoltaic panel, which...

Rate How To: Portable Solar Panel Photovoltaic Panels DIY Solar ElectricVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Jan 4    25 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (AdvanceMarketplace1) http://www.Nature2Power.com How To Build Portable Solar Panel Photovoltaic Panels or DIY Solar Panel Solar Electric Panels. All At Nature2Power.com Author: AdvanceMarketplace1 Keywords: portable solar panel photovoltaic panels diy electric Added: January 4, 2009

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Original at YouTube external link    Fri, Dec 26

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By rss@youtube.com (lilleonvivi11) SMART ENERGY SYSTEMS www.smartenergyusa.net solar photovoltaic systems, solar electric systems in austin, how to install solar electric systems, learn more about solar rebates, learn more about solar electric systems, solar tax credits, solar rebates in austin, green energy in aus...

Rate Ten Oahu Homeowners to Receive Free Solar Water Heaters This Holiday

Original at Hawaii Health Guide external link    Tue, Dec 9

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By info@hawaiihealthguide.com Suntech Hawaii is a renewable energy company specializing in solar photovoltaic and hot water systems. Founded in 2004, the company is now the largest Hawaii-owned and -operated solar integrator, and is an authorized SunPower dealer. Suntech Hawaii is active across the Hawaiian Islan...

Rate How To Make Your Own DIY Solar CellVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Sun, Nov 9    25 related articles

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By rss@youtube.com (ecopowermaster) http://www.ecopoweredhome.com To Find out how to create your own Cheap Solar Panels and Generate Free Renewable Energy visit http://www.ecopoweredhome.com Author: ecopowermaster Keywords: make diy solar cell cells panel panels photovoltaic cheap how its made home homemade

Rate Podcast: A Slice of Solar Powered Cake

Original at Treehugger external link    Wed, Nov 5

Image source: Cake Cake (player of songs such as The Distance, Never There and the remake of I Will Survive) is showing their support for solar by installing a photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof of their recording studio in Sacramento, CA. Their sixth album is being recorded with 100% sol...

Rate Bill Chameides: Statistically Speaking: The Evolution of the Silicon Solar Cell

Original at Huffington Post external link    Fri, Oct 31

By Bill Chameides Photovoltaic solar cells come in a variety of forms. The one that's been with us the longest is the silicon solar cell. You can chalk up at least part of that improvement to competition, according to John Perlin, author of From
 Space to Earth: The Story of Solar Electricity. More on Energy

Rate Make your own power grid

Original at One Hand Clapping external link    Sun, Sep 28

By Donald Sensing(noreply@blogger.com) New Solar Photovoltaic Cell Efficiency Record: 42.8%." Once solar-cell efficiency reaches 50 percent, quite a large amount of electricity can be generated from much smaller areas than at present, making rooftop solar cells powerful enough to supply electricity for the whole home. Fift...

Rate The Solar Revolution is Near

Original at singularity2050.com external link    Tue, May 20

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By kmg4 I have long been optimistic about Solar Energy (whether photovoltaic or thermal) becoming our largest energy source within a few decades. Earlier articles on the subject include : A Future Timeline for Energy Solar Energy Cost CurveSeveral recent events and...

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Rate Make your own power grid

Original at One Hand Clapping external link    Thu, Jul 26

By Donald Sensing HT: Glenn. The day is not here yet, but soon will be, when connecting homes to central power grids will be unnecessary. By "soon" I mean within 20 years. Here's why. "New Solar Photovoltaic Cell Efficiency Record: 42.8%." Once solar-cell efficiency reaches 50 percent, quite a large amount of el...

Rate Researchers Find MEG Effect in Silicon Nanocrystals; May Improve Efficiency of Silicon Solar Cells

Original at Green Car Congress external link    Wed, Jul 25

By Mike Millikin Silicon is the dominant semiconductor material used in present day solar cells, representing more than 93% of the photovoltaic cell market. The new result opens the door to the potential application of MEG for greatly enhancing the conversion efficiency of solar cells based on silicon...

Rate Opinion: Solar Energy: Nobel Scientist Creates World Record-Breaking Plastic Solar Cell

Original at Gizmodo.com external link    Fri, Jul 13

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By Charlie White Nobel prize-winning scientist Alan Heeger and his buddies have figured out a way to print more-efficient plastic solar cells, boosting their efficiency to 6.5%, a world record for these photovoltaic polymers. Heeger and his colleagues perform this trick by using two layers of differen...

Rate Book Review: Solar Revolution: The Economic Transformation of the Global Energy Industry

Original at Blogcritics external link    Wed, Jun 20

By gette Three key continua exist in analyzing methods of creating power from the sun: passive-active, thermal-photovoltaic, and concentrating-nonconcentrating. Passive solar energy is usually created usually through building design, such as in the design of a greenhouse. Active solar en...

Rate Sun Power: Solar Impulse: Around the World in a 100% Sun-powered Airplane

Original at Gizmodo external link    Wed, May 23

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possible densities ENERGY MANAGEMENT Batteries lithium , weight of 450 kg, from 200 Wh/kg battery capacities Solar cells monocrystaline silicon, 130 micron thickness, about 250 m2 surface, min 20 % photovoltaic efficiency

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