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Light in the darkness: Iraq's solar powered clinic

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:33:00 +0000

In Iraq, hospitals are giving patients new hope with solar technology. They can give patients the care they need for 24 hours a day. In Iraq, they have a lot of blackouts. The solar panels will be able to power all the hospital power needs.

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The technology of these solar powers is a huge innovation for countries that don’t have fluid electricity like the United States. It gives people new hope.

SolarCity aims to make solar power more affordable

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:51:00 +0000

With a SolarCity residential lease, customers can lease a system at no money down, and in many areas, save 10% to 15% a month on their combined electric and lease-payment bill.

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There is no excuse not to go solar now.

Light down a wire for solar power

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Solar power could be produced cheaply in specially designed optical fibres. Instead of roof-sized panels, small collectors could be used on the roof, with the real machinery of solar power generation tucked away.

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Solar panels will be cheaper and look nicer too.

Doubts Raised over India's Plans for Solar Power

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:52:00 +0000

India has proven very ambitious in advancing their solar awareness and have started many promotions to fund this idea. That being said, there are many people that are beginning to doubt the validity to these claims. They unveiled a 19 billion dollar plan to get this plan in motion but they have not taken into account the different market conditions and they might be way off base with their projections. They had a similar plan in 2008 that fared very poorly and various experts in the field have compared the past proposal to the current one.
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India is trying to become solar efficient but needs new strategy

California Sets Pace for Solar Power

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:36:00 +0000

The headline says it all and reaffirms the fact that California has the potential for a great stimulus and economy if run correctly. CA's direct growth consitutes nearly 2/3 of the entire nation's solar capacity. This has been going on for nearly 10 years and they have many programs that directly influence this and give motivation to people in this industry. New Jersey is second among states but is very far behind California's consistent output. The movement has grown out of the biggest cities (Sacramento and San Francisco) and has taken over the state. Good news for a state in the middle of budget crises.

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California leads the nation in solar output

Does Your iPod Touch Need Solar Power?

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:08:00 +0000

Every gadget needs a bit of solar power. Fortunately if you own an iPod Touch or an iPhone, the Novothink Surge Solar Charger is coming to Australia.
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Not only is it available in the US. It's going to be available internationally including, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Bringing Solar Power to Africa's Door

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:45:00 +0000

Interesting article on the improvements that the world has made in solar technology. Africa is even getting involved in the act and different countries are trying to find different ways to implement solar technolgoy in there to provide basic utilities to the poor in Africa. Obviously, Africa has an abundance of sunlight and they would hopefully be able to capitalize on that enough as to provide them with better utilities and improve their standard of living. They do stress that this is an even swap and they are not just looking to "bailout" the people of Africa.

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Step in the right direction for Africa's standard of living

The Green Show: Apple-certified

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:28:00 +0000

Check out the solar Surge, apple certified solar charger for iPhone and iPod touch.

See why the solar Surge is the charger for your iPhone and iPod touch.

Thinking solar power? It's never been cheaper

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:39:00 +0000

The government has plowed so much cash into the solar industry that it's effectively pulled the luxury tag off of home solar systems. Combined with local incentives, buyers can save up to 90 percent on a system, whether it's for a single-family home or a 75-unit condo in the city.

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At these prices, why not go solar?

UK Troops In Afghanistan Want The Novothink Surge

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:52:00 +0000

This is a great idea for all the armed forces out there, and especially for Christmas time. Check out the article.

Charging your iPod or iPhone out on the field

It takes a solar village

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:46:00 +0000

Rain didn't ruin the 2009 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. University teams successfully operated 20 net-zero, grid-connected solar power homes for a week on the National Mall.

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Even in cloudy weather, with the advancement of new technology you can still be Green with solar power.

Nanosolar's New Solar Technology

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:42:00 +0000

Nanosolar decided to end a 6 year hiatus and continue their operations. They have an assembly base near Berlin. They have another plant in San Jose, CA and are continuing improvements in the solar technology industry. Nanosolar has been responsible for some notable accomplishments in the past. For example, their efficiency in cells is the best in the industry and they also can produce their modules cheaper than any other company.

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Nanosolar returns from 6 year hiatus to continue business

Sacramento company adding solar power to produce recycled plastic

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:00:00 +0000

Plastic Package Inc., which manufactures 100-percent post consumer recycled plastic containers, said it will installing the largest cylindrical thin film solar system west of New Jersey to power its operations.

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People will be proud and comfortable using these products.

Google's Custom Solar Technology Will Reduce Costs by 60%

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:06:00 +0000

Google is implementing new strategies that will cut their costs substantially. Some reports have it almost a 60% reduction in overall costs and emissions. The interesting aspect of this is that Google was apparently not impressed by the industry's level of efficiency so they decided to venture into it themselves. They began working on their own product in 2007 and have made great strides since then. They are primarily focusing on solar thermal technology.

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Google is leading the way in using its own efficient solar technology.

Covert Solar Power? Dow's Solar Shingles for Rooftops are Burglar-Proof

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:45:00 +0000

Dow Chemical is making rooftop solar power covert with its solar shingles, expected to be released next year. The solar shingles, which can be integrated into regular asphalt rooftop shingles, ditch traditional polysilicon solar cells for thin-film copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) cells.

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Go GREEN without worrying about people stealing your solar panels.

Solar Degrees on the Cutting Edge of Technology

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:05:00 +0000

This article illustrates some different concepts between electricity and solar technology. Obviously, we need to start using solar technology more so we can stop burning fossil fuels and harming the planet. There have been different advancements in technology lately. Some of these inventions have to do with ipods, tv's, cell phones and even computers. The future looks bright for solar technology.

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New advancements in technology will improve entertainment areas

ETF's for China Solar Energy Exposure

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:52:00 +0000

This article is illustrating at how China has chosen to utilize their resources in order to be a leading country in the solar technology industry. China has become the front runner at producing "green" materials. China has decreased costs on solar panels by almost 50% so far and they are looking to decrease it even further. They are also looking into opening different solar technology factories in the United States so other companies can take advantage of tax cuts that Obama has offered if you buy nationally.

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China is the big dog when it comes to solar production

Vatican unveils ambitious solar energy plans

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:23:00 +0000

Great article on the Vatican unleashing a new solar technology that will have 2,400 panels. There were various companies that donated money to make this possible as the total cost of the project was 1.6 million dollars. The Vatican will have their program on 740 acres. They are hoping for these panels to generate at least six times as much energy and that will save them considerable emissions.

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The Vatican "goes green"

Understanding Solar Energy

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:25:00 +0000

This article illustrates the subtle concepts of different solar aspects. Solar conversion is a process that utilizes mirrors and reflectors to capture sunlight and energy. They can then store the energy and heat and use it for futures uses. The article is just a very interesting one and it explains how the different processes work.

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Learn how solar works!

eIQ Energy Launches Parallel Solar Technology

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:49:00 +0000

There is a new company that is launching new technology. This new product will lower costs and possibly increase production at the same time. It has different DC models of power and is used in different facets. The company originated in 2007 and they now have 10M in assets. It is also a wireless system and has really cut down on different facets of the solar industry.

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New products can cut costs AND increase production.

China racing ahead of United States in the drive to go solar

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:20:00 +0000

China is really increasing their efforts in becoming entirely reliant on solar technology. China has been selling products at or below market value in order to gain market share in the U.S. Even though China is really increasing their efforts, there is still much to be done. They are also building an assembly plant in the U.S.

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China has really stepped up their solar technology efforts

Solar Energy Breakthrough Could Cut Costs by 50%

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:23:00 +0000

This is an intriguing article that is talking about how a revolutionary solar panel, that is being worked on, will be able to cut costs by at least 50% and increase the efficiency in solar technology. It has a lighter weight and is therefore able to have more precise coordinates than a bigger solar panel. Plans are going well as there are already plans for a new 200M plant in New Mexico City. Hopes are that it will have a big impact on the Middle East region in late 2009 and then spread across the world from there.

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New solar panels might cut energy costs by 50%

DEK Solar to showcase breakthrough solar metallization advances at EU

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:29:00 +0000

This article illustrates how DEK Solar is showing a new metallization program that will help cut down on work and wasted energy. They are basically printers that are operated with solar energy and they obviously will cut down on wasted energy. They can also substantially increase the daily production of the average printer and and they are also more accurate on a higher volume than your average printer. They are also still working on a program as to where it will lower the costs and (obviously) maximize profits.

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Solar printers are way of the (efficient) future

Solar Winds Coffee House

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:28:00 +0000

The Solar Winds Coffee House design concept from Michael Jantzen combines alternative energy technologies with an intriguing café design. Powered entirely by wind and sun, the Solar Winds Coffee House features a large vertical axis wind turbine and photovoltaic cells mounted on the top of the building.

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Get your caffeine fix in a greener way.

Candy-Colored Solar Panels Don't Need Direct Sun

solarizeit@gmail.com (solarize it!) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:51:00 +0000

A "green" technology company has developed jewel-toned solar panels that capture different parts of the sun's light spectrum and don't need direct sunlight to work, the company says. But until their panels actually hit the market, it remains to be seen whether the company's colorful vision will become a reality.

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This will make solar power even more affordable