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Gainesville, Florida Sees Massive Increase in Solar Power Usage

January 2, 2012

Gainesville, Florida’s implementation of a feed-in tariff has made it one of the country’s leaders in solar power installation.
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Harnessing the Sun’s Energy for Water and Space Heating

December 15, 2011

The pace of solar energy development is accelerating as the installation of rooftop solar water heaters takes off. Unlike solar photovoltaic (PV) panels that convert solar radiation into electricity, these “solar thermal collectors” use the sun’s energy to heat water, space, or both.
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Martifer Solar Aligns Profitability and Innovation with Clean Energy Solutions

November 28, 2011

Martifer Solar is an innovative company that specializes in offering all types of photovoltaic solutions adapted to the client’s individual needs.

“In simpler terms: we transform solar radiation into electricity, and deliver an end-product to our client with all guarantees.”

Martifer Solar is an international solar solutions provider that began operations in the United States in 2008. The integral undertaking of these projects involves the engineering service, the production of modules and solar trackers, the complete installation, maintenance and a financial analysis if needed.
Martifer Solar offers a number of photovoltaic solutions, notable among them are the photovoltaic kits and the solar “smart park”.

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How Much Can You Really Save with Solar?

November 10, 2011

I just returned from the Solar Power International (SPI) show, an annual event for the solar industry, and there were a few things I kept hearing over and over. One was: “It’s simple: People can live better with solar.” The second was: “The price of electricity will rise over the next decade.” Over the last 40 years, Americans have been fortunate to have largely consistent electric rates. But as utility providers need to replace…

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4 Ways to Power Your Home with Green Energy

November 7, 2011

With the rising cost of electricity people are starting to look to alternative ways to power their homes. Think about the increased rent you could charge on your investment property in Sydney! The need to provide electricity using more environmentally friendly methods is also becoming more important. Having solar panels for your home (or investment property) is one method of producing alternative power and…

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U.S. Carbon Emission Down 7 Percent in Four Years, Even Bigger Drops Coming

November 4, 2011

By Lester R. Brown Between 2007 and 2011, carbon emissions from coal use in the United States dropped 10 percent. During the same period, emissions from oil use dropped 11 percent. In contrast, carbon emissions from natural gas use increased by 6 percent. The net effect of these trends was that U.S. carbon emissions dropped [...]

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6 Alternative Energies Which Could Help Combat Climate Change

November 3, 2011

Image by Fredo / Creative Commons When you hear someone talking about climate change, what is the first thing you think? Most people immediately think about global warming and the environmental controversy about who is to blame for this so-called &#823…

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Nissan Partners in Off-Grid Solar EV Charging Project

November 1, 2011

AllCell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs, has teamed up with multiple cleantech companies to create a completely off-grid solar EV charging station. Located in Amman, Jordan, the station can charge both a Nissan LEAF and multiple light electric vehicles simultaneously, is off-grid and includes a lithium-ion energy storage system that is protected from the scorching…

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Obama Administration Charts Best Zones for Large-Scale Solar Development Projects

October 31, 2011

The Obama Administration recently announced its new ‘roadmap’ for large-scale solar projects, opening 285,000 acres of desert in the western United States and 20 million acres of the Mojave for solar development. The solar ‘map’ will distinguish the inadequate areas unfit for large projects and establish the better spots which have already passed environmental specifications and thus…

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Solar PV Breaks Records in 2010

October 27, 2011

Solar photovoltaic (PV) companies manufactured a record 24,000 megawatts of PV cells worldwide in 2010, more than doubling their 2009 output.

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