Posts Tagged ‘solar electricity’

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New Study Shows California Solar Net Metering Cost-Effective

A new study from the Berkeley Lab in California has found that, among the different compensations schemes currently under consideration for incentivizing distributed solar, net metering may be best for customers.

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Britain’s First Solar Cell Unearthed 60 Years Later

An UK antiques dealer has put on display what is believed to be Britain’s first solar cell, developed 60 years ago by a Surrey science teacher.

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SoCal Affordable Housing Gets Solar Financing Boost

Two solar companies recently announced that they’ll be collaborating to bring solar systems to five affordable housing facilities across Southern California.

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Italy Set To Get Largest European Solar Power Plant To Date

Just outside Rovigo, Italy, Europe’s largest solar electric plant–expected to generate 72 megawatts of power–is expected to begin service at the end of the year.

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Greenray Says SunSine Solar Power System Can Do It Simpler, Better

A new solar electricity system from Greenray offers “plug and play” solar, thanks to an integrated micro-converter that turns DC into AC without a grid tie inverters, mounting hardware or wiring.

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Wal-Mart Goes Big Time Solar Energy In California

Wal Mart recently expanded its commitment to solar energy with an installation covering about seven acres in Apple Valley, CA, providing a megawatt of power–enough to supply 20% of the energy needs of its nearby distribution center.

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Solar In A Box Bringing Solar To Big Box Retailers

Solar in a Box is literally ready to install home solar array components which come in a series of boxes available from big box retailers like Sam’s Club.

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Study: Solar Irrigation Adds Income, Nutrition In Benin

A new study published by Stanford University finds that solar irrigation systems have the potential to improve both household nutrition and income in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Kenya: Solar Camel Clinics Deliver Life-Saving Meds

How to transport medicines and vaccines requiring refrigeration to people in the far-flung rural reaches? The Nomadic Communities Trust of Kenya has found a solution: solar-powered mini-fridges mounted on camels.

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A LED-Based Solar Skylight Without the Sky

A new product uses a PV solar panel connected to indoor LED lights to simulate the daylighting effects of a skylight, without requiring users to cut a hole in the roof.