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April 17, 2013
Solar Gains Land PSE&G a Top Spot in Industry Ranking

The Solar Electric Power Association announced yesterday that Public Service Electric and Gas Co. ranks third among U.S. utilities for the amount of solar capacity added within its electric service area in 2012. 

News, Solar, Utility Generation
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April 9, 2013
New Solar Plant Goes on Grid in Japan to Provide Green Electricity to 510 Households

REC, a European supplier of solar panels, cut the ribbon on a brand new 1.7 MW solar power plant in Yonago, Tottori, Japan in a ceremony on March 27, 2013.

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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?

Insights, On-site PV/wind, State, Business, Wind, Solar, Solar Power, Utility Generation, Customer Generation, Policy
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March 19, 2013
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power Dedicates Nevada's Newest Solar Power Project

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Boulder City Mayor Roger Tobler last week joined Sempra U.S. Gas & Power officials and community leaders to dedicate the state's newest solar energy project, the 92-MW first phase of the company's Copper Mountain Solar 2 facility in Boulder City.

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March 18, 2013
Green Construction and Renewable Use Are on the Rise

Three recent reports only confirm what many people believe: the world is experiencing a growth in green construction and renovations as well as a growth in reliance on renewable energy generation.

Insights, Energy efficiency, Wind, Solar, Green buildings, Building retrofits, Other renewable, Utility Generation, End Use
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March 4, 2013
Energy Changes at a Turtle's Pace

To those people who have been in the industry for 12 years, it may seem that little has changed. However, for me, it seems more has changed than you may realize.

Insights, Back-up power, Nuclear, Coal Power Plants, Business, Wind, Solar, Reliability, Utility Generation, Customer Generation, Energy Delivery, Smart Grid
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March 4, 2013
Walmart Expands Solar Installations to Ohio

Walmart has worked with SolarCity to install solar panels on 12 Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs throughout Ohio.

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February 4, 2013
South and Central America Set Sights on Renewable Energy Generation

South and Central American nations are aspiring to be more environmentally friendly, as renewable energy strategies are introduced, but thermal power remains the main player, states a new report by GBI Research.

News, Solar Thermal, Solar, Utility Generation
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January 22, 2013
How to Excel in Renewable Energy

When Jimmy Carter was President, the U.S. was the world leader in solar cells and wind power. Today, most solar cells come from China and only one U.S. wind turbine supplier (GE Wind) ranks in the top ten for wind turbine market share.

Spotlight, Wind, Solar, Utility Generation
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January 15, 2013
Photovoltaic Module Shipments Surge in the Fourth Quarter of 2012

After a disastrous third quarter of 2012 featuring extremely low factory utilization rates across the entire photovoltaic supply chain, a surge in demand was seen in the final quarter of the year for PV modules. A new PV module shipment record of 11 GW was reached in the fourth quarter according to the IHS Solar Integrated Market Tracker.).

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