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March 26, 2013
When Should Incentives End for Renewable Energy?

Legislation appears to be a big driver behind the use of renewables. When will that trend end?

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February 25, 2013
Sweetwater Schools in California Dedicate Solar Systems at Six Campuses

At San Diego's Southwest High School, Sweetwater Union High School District and SunPower Corp. are celebrating the installation of 3.3 MW of high efficiency SunPower solar power systems at six district schools.

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January 15, 2013
Study: Solar 'Net Metering' To Provide Over $92 Million in Benefits to California Ratepayers, Electrical Grid

A study released by the Vote Solar Initiative finds that net-metered rooftop solar will provide more than $92 million in annual benefits to ratepayers of California's three investor-owned utilities.

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December 7, 2012
Solar Initiative Helps California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Reduce Electricity Costs

SunEdison applauds the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for its "Going Green" sustainability initiative, which is expected to save the state's taxpayers more than $45 million.

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November 15, 2012
Large Residential Solar Project Planned for Fort Bliss

Balfour Beatty Communities and SolarCity have announced plans to provide up to 4,700 military homes with solar energy systems at Balfour Beatty-managed residential communities on Fort Bliss, Texas, and the adjacent White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico.

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November 6, 2012
China’s State Run Industry and the Death of Solar Innovation

 Big government doing big business: Democrats and Republicans would agree - "let’s not go there!"

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November 6, 2012
Study Finds that Solar Power Is a Bargain for Ratepayers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

The Mid-Atlantic Solar Energy Industries Association (MSEIA) and the Pennsylvania Solar Energy Industries Association (PASEIA) have released a study by consulting firm Clean Power Research showing that solar power in New Jersey and Pennsylvania delivers value to the electric grid that exceeds its cost by a large margin, making it a bargain for energy consumers.

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October 16, 2012
NREL Nano-Technology Solar Cell Achieves 18.2% Efficiency

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory have produced solar cells using nanotechnology techniques at an efficiency – 18.2% -- that is competitive.

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October 9, 2012
2012 China PV Market: Slow Start but a Strong Ending to Come

China’s domestic photovoltaic market made a slow start to the year, with just 720 MW installed in the first half, according to the latest research from IMS Research.

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September 18, 2012
Peppermint Energy Recognized for 'Small but Beautiful' Solar Application

Soluxe Solar has awarded a small South Dakota company with its Solar Flare Award in recognition of its innovative approach to renewable power.

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