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Solar energy park near Sandanski entered the national grid

The facility, located near the southwestern town of Sandanski, has a nameplate capacity of 207.2 kWp. The park will generate more than 300 MW of electricity annually.

The panels have been supplied by Suntech, one of China’s top five manufacturers, and Japanese giant Sharp. Venture Equity Bulgaria specialises in agriculture and green energy projects. The company is developing another photovoltaic park near Kazanlak, central Bulgaria.

11Jan2009 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Suntech Achieves 1GW Solar Cell and Module Production Capacity

“We are very proud to become the world’s first PV solar company to achieve 1GW of solar cell and module production capacity,” said Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Suntech’s Chairman and CEO. “Since our inception, we have focused on rapidly building world-class manufacturing facilities that can meet the burgeoning global demand for green energy. This milestone is a credit to all Suntech employees that have tirelessly worked towards the common goal of making cost- effective solar energy systems available on a global scale.”

10Jan2009 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Wind Power Poised for Significant Growth, says Leading Green Magazine

In 2007, 35% of all the new electricity generation installed in the U.S. – over 5,200 megawatts (MW) – was wind. Its growth is second only to natural gas. Then in September 2008, the U.S. surpassed Germany to lead the world in wind energy production. With rising oil costs, improvements in turbine technology and a more stable public energy policy, U.S. wind energy
production has doubled in just two years

8Jan2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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How Much of the World’s Energy Could Come from Solar and Wind Power

“The promotion of renewable energy involves political and economic instruments and business interests as well as research into sustainable energy technologies. Through this workshop we want to bring together key players in society to pave the way in a joint effort for more renewable energy. Not just in Denmark and Europe, but globally. We want to help developing countries find new ways for sustainable development, “says Director Henrik Bindslev, Risø DTU.

22Dec2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Hometown History: Solar energy pioneer has city ties

He developed a method of using flat-plate collectors that heated hundreds of gallons of water, and then kept the water warm at night by storing it in an insulated basin. Willsie then ran tubes into the heated water, and sent sulfur dioxide through the tubes, transforming it into a high-pressure vapor, which operated the engine. Essentially, Willsie became the first to harness solar energy for use when the sun wasn’t out.

8Dec2008 | | 2 comments | Continued
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SCE Completes First of Major Commercial Rooftop Solar Installations

“Edison’s rooftop plan is the nation’s largest solar installation program by a utility and it is just one example of how private companies are helping us reduce our emissions and meet our renewable energy goals. Projects like this one show the world you can protect the environment
and also pump up the economy, and I am proud to say it is happening right here in California.”

4Dec2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Lower Ninth Ward New Orleans gets $500,000 Eco-Friendly Playground

“This project plants one more seed of hope and renewal in New Orleans. On behalf of Kellogg people everywhere, this playground is dedicated to the children in the Lower Ninth Ward.” – Tim Knowlton, Kellogg VP of corporate social responsibility.

4Dec2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Group says solar energy’s future bright in Texas

“Our economy is struggling and the unstable energy prices are only making things worse,” Seeley said. “But Texas has the technological prowess and vast resources of renewable energy from the sun, wind and crops that can revitalize our economy, power the nation, create thousands of high-paying manufacturing jobs, and renew Texas’ role as the energy capital of the world.”

2Dec2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Cheap High-Efficiency Solar Cells on the Horizon

“We hope that solar cells will one day be as thin as paper and be attached to the surface of your choice,” said co-author Hsiang-Yu Chen, a UCLA graduate student in engineering. “We’ll also be able to create different colors to match different applications.”

29Nov2008 | | 5 comments | Continued
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Sharp to Team With Italy’s Enel on Solar Power

Solar panels are one of the industries Sharp has targeted over the last few years and the company has become a leading player but it faces fierce competition from companies including Germany’s Q-Cells and China’s SunTech.

29Nov2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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