The headline says it all and reaffirms the fact that California has the potential for a great stimulus and economy if run correctly. CA's direct growth consitutes nearly 2/3 of the entire nation's solar capacity. This has been going on for nearly 10 years and they have many programs that directly influence this and give motivation to people in this industry. New Jersey is second among states but is very far behind California's consistent output. The movement has grown out of the biggest cities (Sacramento and San Francisco) and has taken over the state. Good news for a state in the middle of budget crises.
Every gadget needs a bit of solar power. Fortunately if you own an iPod Touch or an iPhone, the Novothink Surge Solar Charger is coming to Australia. More HERE...
Not only is it available in the US. It's going to be available internationally including, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Interesting article on the improvements that the world has made in solar technology. Africa is even getting involved in the act and different countries are trying to find different ways to implement solar technolgoy in there to provide basic utilities to the poor in Africa. Obviously, Africa has an abundance of sunlight and they would hopefully be able to capitalize on that enough as to provide them with better utilities and improve their standard of living. They do stress that this is an even swap and they are not just looking to "bailout" the people of Africa.
More HERE...
Step in the right direction for Africa's standard of living
The government has plowed so much cash into the solar industry that it's effectively pulled the luxury tag off of home solar systems. Combined with local incentives, buyers can save up to 90 percent on a system, whether it's for a single-family home or a 75-unit condo in the city.
Rain didn't ruin the 2009 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. University teams successfully operated 20 net-zero, grid-connected solar power homes for a week on the National Mall.
Nanosolar decided to end a 6 year hiatus and continue their operations. They have an assembly base near Berlin. They have another plant in San Jose, CA and are continuing improvements in the solar technology industry. Nanosolar has been responsible for some notable accomplishments in the past. For example, their efficiency in cells is the best in the industry and they also can produce their modules cheaper than any other company.
Plastic Package Inc., which manufactures 100-percent post consumer recycled plastic containers, said it will installing the largest cylindrical thin film solar system west of New Jersey to power its operations.
Google is implementing new strategies that will cut their costs substantially. Some reports have it almost a 60% reduction in overall costs and emissions. The interesting aspect of this is that Google was apparently not impressed by the industry's level of efficiency so they decided to venture into it themselves. They began working on their own product in 2007 and have made great strides since then. They are primarily focusing on solar thermal technology.
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