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May 17, 2012
Third-Generation Film Protects Solar Panels

Honeywell has introduced its third-generation laminate film designed to protect solar power panels from harsh environments while helping them maintain power output over their 25-year lifespans.

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May 4, 2012
JCP&L Ranked in Top 10 for New Solar Installations

Jersey Central Power & Light has been identified as one of the top 10 utility companies in the nation for the installation of new solar power within its service area.

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April 20, 2012
PSE&G Ranked 2nd In Nation For Solar Energy

Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) had the second most solar capacity of any American utility added to its electric system last year, according to Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA).

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March 26, 2012
Renewable Energy in Germany Facing Cuts?

A decision is expected at the end of the week on changes to Germany's cornerstone law - the Renewable Energy Sources Act.

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February 6, 2012
Germany Maps Out Financing Plan for Renewable Energies

Germany recently passed the 20 percent mark for renewable energy in the electricity mix. And the federal KfW bank group has introduced a new plan to further accelerate this shift to renewables, with increases in multimillion euro business loans now available.

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January 11, 2012
PG&E Tallies Renewable Energy Gains in 2011

Helping to meet California's environmental goals, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. added more than 220 MW of clean wind and solar power to its generation mix in 2011 and signed contracts for future delivery of 463 MW of new renewable power, enough to serve tens of thousands of customers.

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January 10, 2012
Renewable Energy According to a TV Pundit

Sell! Sell! Sell! Don't buy! Don't buy! Don't buy! These are the sounds you'll probably hear if you happen to tune in to a CNBC program called "Mad Money."

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December 22, 2011
Discovery of a ‘Dark State’ Could Mean a Brighter Future for Solar Energy

The efficiency of conventional solar cells could be significantly increased, according to new research on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion led by chemist Xiaoyang Zhu at The University of Texas at Austin.

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December 20, 2011
Is the Solar Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

The answer depends on whether you’re a manufacturer or consumer.

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December 16, 2011
U.S. Solar Energy Industry Sets Record for Installations, Achieves 140 Percent Annual Growth in Best Quarter Ever

The U.S. solar energy industry achieved a new record for installations and growth in the third quarter of 2011 thanks to utility-scale project completions, a strong residential market, effective policies and the plummeting price of solar panels, according to a report released by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association.

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