We think it only makes sense to showcase and utilize renewable energy at a natural family destination like a zoo. After all, most zoos these days have explanatory exhibits discussing endangered animals, habitat and ways to cut your carbon footprint. With an eye on nature, why not utilize one of the most natural forms of [...]
Here in my home state of Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest, solar power is kind of a big deal. In fact, our state is a leader in solar energy in the U.S. So, its not surprising that Oregon’s 2011 Street of Affordable Homes (in July this year) will showcase economies of scale that achieved from [...]
Could smog in L.A. be a thing of the past? Government officials and industry leaders certainly hope so. In order to reach its renewable energy target of 35% by 2020 (35% of all electricity from renewable resources), Los Angeles is looking for ways to rely more heavily on solar power. A new solar power plant [...]
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News from SolarWorld this week, the largest solar manufacturer in the United States, may please both sports fans and solar power enthusiasts. The company has entered into a deal which is the first of its kind for a solar company: sponsorship of a professional soccer team in the United States. SolarWorld will be the primary [...]
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Hot off the presses, folks! On November 19, a German-based solar photovolatic (PV) solar cell company, SolarWorld, announced its intention to take over German GM factories in the U.S. automaker’s “Opel” unit. What are the reasons behind a solar power company’s acquisition of a piece of the ailing American car company? This is truly stunning news [...]
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