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It appears that China is fast assuming an almost inescapable position as global leader in a lot of areas these days. We hear on a regular basis about enormous infrastructure related projects and even though a lot of what comes out of Beijing is obviously censored, there seems to be little doubt that the country’s “new found” wealth and upward …

SolarReserve Reaches Major Construction Milestone in Completing Tower for World’s Largest Molten Salt Solar Tower Plant Nevada project represents leading solar thermal technology worldwide – integrated energy storage provides predictable and zero-emissions electricity day or night to meet peak demands SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced completion of the 540-foot solar power tower for its …

Over the past few years, the state of Florida has asserted itself as one of the states in the forefront of sustainability. When it comes to alternative energy and homes however, the developers in Florida have been somewhat lacking. Early this year, developer KB Homes moved forward with what is expected to be the first set of new houses in …

Mushrooms do not normally need much help from the sun, but nearly 5,000 solar panels have popped up alongside buildings that house white button mushrooms near West Grove, Pennsylvania. Marlboro Mushrooms, the oldest family mushroom farm in the country, has added a 1.13 Megawatt solar array to help offset energy costs. North Carolina-based Southern Energy Management (SEM) installed the SunPower …

When we speak about renewable energy sources we are referring to energy that delivers energy from resources that can not be depleted as a result of our use of them. Renewable energy is an option to non-renewable fossil fuel energy for causes apart from the factor of non-depletion. One particular fundamental benefit of renewable energy, as well as the reason …

CSA listing certification further validates performance, safety and reliability of ClearEdge Power systems HILLSBORO, Ore. – February 7, 2012 – ClearEdge Power, a manufacturer of scalable, continuous onsite power systems, today announced that its outdoor ClearEdge5 system has received CSA certification and listing to ANSI/CSA Americas FC-1. The CSA certification mark assures major retailers, distributors, regulators and consumers that the …

With the focus on environment and saving energy worldwide, it is not surprising that solar panels are considered the biggest energy generating potential. Solar panels not only save money and the environment but have all the requisite benefits of natural gas and electricity. Industrial community believes that solar panels will be the energy source for the future and as such, …

The Tongass National Forest, located in Alaska, is one of our nation’s last true unspoiled regions. The forest, to the surprise of many, is actually a rainforest, home to ancient trees, vast populations of wildlife and an amazing ecosystem. Currently, the government is considering dropping protections for the watersheds and wildlife in this gorgeous forest. Covering over 192 million acres, …

ALTA DEVICES SOLAR PANEL RECEIVES NREL VERIFICATION OF 23.5% EFFICIENCY Technology Moves Closer to Solar Power without Subsidies Alta Devices’ most recent solar panel has been verified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) at 23.5% efficiency. This is the highest solar panel efficiency yet achieved and demonstrates Alta’s progress toward its objective of developing solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions that …

NUCLEAR SECRECY WITH $8 BILLION ON THE LINE: SACE CONTINUES FIGHT TO FORCE DISCLOSURE OF U.S. TAXPAYER-BACKED FEDERAL LOAN GUARANTEES TO RISKY VOGTLE REACTOR PROJECT As Final Arguments Are Filed, Southern Co., Obama Administration Fight FOIA Request to Figure Out Danger to Taxpayers in the Event of Default in Deal More Than 12 Times the Size of Solyndra. With the …

Study is shedding new light on an unexpected source of energy for heating homes and producing electricity-the sun. The sun-directly or indirectly-is the major source for most types of energy found on Earth. Solar energy is clean, abundant and renewable. Though we think of solar energy as a new discovery, ancient civilizations located innovative approaches to work with solar energy. …

A quote from a 1990s sit-com, “adding geothermal energy disadvantages is a great place to begin with home improvements.” Aged homes are often suspect when an eye is on electrification, and it is critical that homes have enough electricity. Structures that should have 25K watts of power for operating various circuitry will encounter dangerous and serious outcomes when the watts …

With the ever rising prices of electricity bills, dwindling supplies of fossil fuel resources and the urgent need for solutions to climate change, solar power is rapidly becoming known as a viable solution for environmentally and budget conscious homeowners. Solar panels comprise of photovoltaic cells, fitting on the roof of a house to convert sunlight into energy which can power …

Collecting rain water is a common sense solution, particularly when you want to use the recycled water for gardening, washing cars or getting some cleaning done in the yard. It is easy to collect a barrel full of rain water but you need to find a way of putting this water to efficient use. It is expensive to invest in …

Washington, D.C. – February 1 – The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit working to eliminate energy poverty through the use of solar power, today announced that it is launching “Energy is a Human Right,” a campaign to provide a voice to the nearly 1.5 billion people around the world living without access to electricity and other …

A Case for Energy Efficiency Rebate Program by Katia Lundy, Sr. Marketing Specialist, Member of the Con Edison Green Team If you think it’s hard trying to get a loan from a bank or selling real estate in this economy, try “selling” money. Well, not actually selling money but giving generous rebates and incentives for energy efficiency projects. The sales …

The latest episode in the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) award-winning “Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions” podcast series puts forth the reassuring finding that concerns about global warming having a domino effect — unleashing 600 billion tons of carbon in vast expanses of peat in the Northern hemisphere and accelerating warming to disastrous proportions — may be less justified than previously thought. In …

Many states and localities are pushing to institute deregulation of energy companies and this move is designed to reduce electricity rates. Proponents of deregulation claim that putting the power of choice into the hands of the consumer will allow them to benefit from cheap electricity. Many consumer groups are calling for deregulation and the cheap electricity they say will come …

Use of solar energy is becoming much more well-known everyday. The value of electrical energy is rising and also the very best alternative that we’ve currently is making use of solar energy. All of us realize that global warming is on an everyday rise currently. The main reason for this being burning of fossil fuels like coal, which in turn …

Pepco Buys UMD’s Solar Decathlon-Winner for Public Education COLLEGE PARK, Md. – WaterShed, the international-prize-winning solar house built by University of Maryland students, faculty and professional partners, has found a buyer and a permanent site: Electric service provider Pepco is purchasing the high-tech building, and plans to locate it at one of its facilities in Montgomery County, Maryland. The purchase …