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NY Times report from Anaheim Solar Power International convention

solarsean — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:10:25 +0000

A nice article in the New York Times reporting on the excitement in Anaheim at the recent Solar Power International convention. This was the largest gathering in the history of the event and the implications of the confab in terms of deals and partnerships will emerge in coming weeks.

Solar Glossary from US Dept of Energy

solarsean — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:53:39 +0000

This is a very useful glossary of solar terms useful for those curious about the rapidly evolving solar industry.

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Landmark Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

solarsean — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:34:36 +0000

Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Landmark Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Local impact of new solar laws in Coachella Valley

solarsean — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:25:56 +0000

This article from the Desert Sun in Palm Springs gives insight into the impact of the new laws on that locality. As a desert region they are understandably excited about the further incentives the new laws provide.

With both bills there are now new and enticing incentives for both homeowners and commercial property owners to go solar!

New solar legislation in California

solarsean — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:15:55 +0000

Two new bills have been signed into law in California. For homeowners, the bill requiring utilities to roll over or pay homeowners for excess power in a given year removes a big barrier for those discouraged by the previous practice of wiping out credits at the end of the year.

This article discussed the pros and cons of the new legislation.

Boeing Invents New Solar Cell

solarsean — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:28:10 +0000

Boeing has announced the development of a new solar cell that effectively doubles the light percentage capacity of traditional photovalic cells. The new cells yield 41.6 sunlight to electricity.

California solar-power subsidy program approaching it’s limit

solarsean — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:17:40 +0000

This article shows how popular solar energy has become. It tells us that we may reach our subsidy program limit sometime next year. Officials are looking to increase these limits in the future.

This man has recaptured most of his 30K investment in solar

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This man has recaptured most of his 30K investment in solar

California Setting The Solar Standard

solarsean — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:47:56 +0000

This article explains how California is the state that is setting the standards and leading the way in Solar Installations.

Table indicating California’s lead in solar

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MIT major discovery article with video!

solarsean — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:03:58 +0000

This page includes a fascinating video featuring an imminent MIT professor discussing a compelling new vision of the future of solar energy. Our industry is clearly in the forefront of major discovery and innovation by the preeminent institutions in the world

Article on impact of new energy bill on solar energy

solarsean — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:43:07 +0000

Here is a link to an article in the world of photovoltaics website discussing the impact of the new energy bill on solar.