Tag: solar energy
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Clean Energy Tech: PNNL Rolls Out Tech at ARPA-E
Researchers from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will exhibit their work at the 2013 Energy Innovation Summit of high-impact energy research funded by DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, or ARPA-E. The summit runs Feb. 25-27 at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. Below is an overview of PNNL research that…
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This Week in Energy News – February 8, 2013
German PV Installations Set New Record The Federal Network Agency of Germany (Bundesnetzagentur) photovoltaic solar (PV) installation counts that set new records at 7.6 GW of PV power plants installed and connected to the grid. First Solar Acquires New Mexico Solar Power Project The 50-megawatt solar power project First Solar has acquired from the solar division…
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Walmart: Solar Energy Coming to 75% of California Locations
Walmart has announced plans to install solar panels on up to 60 additional stores in California, expanding the company’s solar portfolio to 75% of state locations. This makes California the first state in the U.S. to receive this level of commitment from Walmart’s renewable energy practices. More…
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Solar Energy Can Generate $5 Billion for California Economy
According to a new study from the economic consultancy AECOM, simpler solar permitting processes could generate over $5 billion in additional growth for California, an increase in nearly 20 percent. More…
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Wind and Solar Can Supply 25% of Oahu’s Electricity
The Oahu Wind Integration Study has come up with some exciting numbers regarding wind and solar energy for Hawaii. Combined with Oahu wind farms and solar energy, the Interisland Wind project to bring 400 megawatts of wind power from Molokai and Lanai to Oahu could supply more than 25% of Oahu’s energy demands. More…