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Solar Glossary from US Dept of Energy

October 22nd, 2009 admin No comments

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

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Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Landmark Legislation to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

October 14th, 2009 admin No comments
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Local impact of new solar laws in Coachella Valley

October 14th, 2009 admin No comments

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!
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New solar legislation in California

October 14th, 2009 admin No comments

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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.

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Boeing Invents New Solar Cell

October 2nd, 2009 admin No comments

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.

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