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Portugal opens major solar plant
Portugal has inaugurated what it says is the world's most powerful solar power plant.
The array of electricity-generating solar panels covers about 60 hectares (150 acres) in one of Europe's sunniest areas in southern Portugal..
Officials say the plant should produce enough energy to supply 8,000 homes. Read more
Solar panel fees vary across cities
On a day when the power of the sun was all too evident, a survey of city permit fees showed that the cost of harnessing that energy can vary widely depending on where you live.
In Walnut Creek, for example, a homeowner can get permits and inspections for an average solar panel for $65. Down the road in...Read on
Sharp Opens New Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant in TN
Sharp Corporation and its U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary Sharp Electronics Corporation recently announced the official opening of a new solar panel manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. Read on |
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Personal Solar Panel Can Power Laptops
The U.S. Army is testing one at its South Pole station. Greenpeace International has ordered some for use in India. A dive boat operator is using one to run compressors and lights in the Caribbean. Read on
Local CA Winery to Install Solar Panel System
Local California newspaper the Stockton Record recently reported that the Lucas Winery in Lodi, CA plans to spend approximately $166,000 to install a new solar-panel system at the vineyard. Read on |
Charis Energy Unveils Price of New Solar Panel
Charis Energy Development, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aquentium, Inc., recently announced it has set the price of its new non-silicone, flexible solar panel at $2.50 per watt. Read on
Uni-Solar Ovonic Selects Site for New Solar Panel Plant
United Solar Ovonic, LLC (Uni-Solar Ovonic) recently announced it has selected the site for its second "state-of-the-art" thin-film solar panel manufacturing facility. Read on
U.K. Preschool Proposes Wind Turbine, Solar Panel Installation
Local British newspaper the Whitehaven News recently reported that the head teacher at St. Gregory and St. Patrick's preschool in Whitehaven has announced plans to install a 15-meter-tall wind turbine and solar panels on school grounds. Read on
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