Workshop to cover benefits of solar power

With few mature trees in its newer subdivisions, American Canyon is an ideal place to install solar energy systems. There will be a free workshop that'll inform residents about the benefits of installing solar panels. The workshop will be at the American Canyon Recreation Center, 2185 Elliott Drive at 1:00 p.m. Feb. 6.

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If you live close to American Canyon, you should go to this workshop and learn more about the benefits of installing solar panels.

San Francisco Affordable Housing Sites Power On Solar Energy

Sunwheel Energy Partners, which provides turnkey solar energy systems for urban and community partners, celebrated the commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at three affordable housing community sites in San Francisco’s Western Addition and Hayes Valley neighborhoods.

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This is bringing solar power, green jobs and financial relief to residents and owners.

Intel to install rooftop solar panels

Intel Corp. will be installing rooftop solar panels at its Ocotillo and Chandler Boulevard complexes in Chandler as part of a companywide solar power initiative.

The company plans to install a total of 2.5 megawatts of solar generating capacity at eight locations in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Oregon during the next seven months.

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Great to see that Intel is committed to renewable energy to reduce their carbon footprint.

North America’s Concentrated Solar Power Industry to Convene in San Francisco this June

Over 650 Concentrated Solar Power industry leaders are set to meet in San Francisco this June 24-25 for the 4th Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summit. The largest industry event of it’s kind in North America.

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This will lead to more knowledge about solar power and its uses..

Solar Power Stars in Haiti Relief Efforts

When the power grid fails, the cheapest and most reliable backup is often solar power. So it's no surprise that solar is playing a starring role in Haiti earthquake relief efforts. It's great that many companies are donating solar power products from solar-powered audio bibles to solar-powered phones.

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Solar power is also a reliable backup.

More than 160 solar power firms for energy summit

More than 160 of the world's largest solar power companies will participate in the World Future Energy Summit that will begin on January 18. It will include: ABB, Suntech, GE Energy, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Brisban Solar, Azur Solar, SolarOne, Canadian Solar, Oerlikon Solar, BP Alternative Energy, Acciona, Yingli Green Energy, Solaria and Terna Energy. Summit discussions will cover solar energy in depth, and there will be a dedicated session on advanced solar technologies, materials and costs

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Hopefully with the sharing of information at this Summit, even more advance solar technologies can be developed.

Student helps develop solar power system

The work of a University of Scranton student from Tunkhannock is helping the school save energy and even earn some revenue. Ben Redan is a junior biochemistry major at the school. Over the past few months, he has been part of a project that uses solar power to provide lighting and security at one of the university's parking lots.

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Anyone can get into the solar power game.

India can be solar power leader: PM

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid out ambitious plans to make his country a global leader in solar power on Monday as he launched a government initiative to boost use of the technology.

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More and more countries are trying to become the global leader in solar power.

Maryland’s Largest Single Rooftop Solar Power Installation Unveiled at Staples Fulfillment Center in Hanover

Staples, the world's largest office products company and SunEdison, North America’s largest solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials , hosted a dedication ceremony today to unveil the largest single rooftop solar power installation in Maryland at Staples’ 200,200 square foot fulfillment center in Hanover. The 1.01 megawatt solar installation covers nearly 175,000 square feet of roof space, larger than three football fields. This is the latest example of Staples’ ongoing commitment to environmental leadership.

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Other businesses should consider committing to environmental leadership too.

2010 International Consumer Electronics Show

The international Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the world’s largest consumer technology trade show. The 2010 one begins tomorrow January 7th. It is an eco-friendly electronics show.
Although it may not be open to the public but rest assured that there will be over 20,000 products shown by 2,500 companies. Hopefully some of which are available or will be available for the public in the future.




There are a lot of new products that may be coming in the near future that are green friendly.

Six Surprising Places For Solar Power

Although the Recession has slowed down the rapid rise of alternative energy technologies like solar, wind, wave and biofuels, the future is still quite bright.

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It's not just the sunny states that can benefit from home solar power.