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  • Asbestos…It really is a four letter word.

    I have to tell you I’m really thrilled at the number of guest bloggers our site is beginning to attract. While most people want to post good advice and information on the ‘green’ things that that you can do to make life and the environment better for yourself and those around you, every once in…

  • Solar Bridge in London Completed and Operational

    Blackfriar’s Bridge, which is the largest solar bridge in the world and part of London’s Blackfriar’s railway station, is finally finished. Work on the structure started in 2009 as part of the worldwide energy conservation efforts. The bridge crosses the river Thames and the solar panels that now cover it were installed by the firm…

  • OutBack Power Offers Half-Price Battery Shipping, NABCEP Training

    OutBack Power Technologies Inc., a designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, backup power and mobile applications, today launched OnSite Direct, the company’s commitment to half-price shipping of batteries within five days of order placement. Often the heaviest and most difficult elements to handle in solar orRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Energy Dept Announces $15 Million to Help Communities Boost Solar Deployment

    In support of the Administration’s goal of doubling renewable energy generation for a second time by 2020, the Energy Department today announced $15 million to help communities develop multi-year solar plans to install affordable solar electricity for homes and businesses. The United States continues to be a global leader inRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • USA to Dodge Solar Shortage Even Amid Antidumping Fines on Chinese Modules

    A long-running battle in the global photovoltaic (PV) market between the United States and China over antidumping and subsidy charges could expand into higher solar costs, with wide-ranging ramifications for the U.S. if punitive tariffs are levied on Taiwanese cells. However, enough tariff-free capacity should still be available in 2014Read More — Solar Builder magazine