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Solar Thermal: More Efficient, Less Talked About

October 13, 2011

In most countries solar power is often perceived as synonymous with solar photovoltaic (PV), the classic rooftop panels that convert sunlight to electricity through solar cells. But that could be a misconception, says Environmental Protection, since solar thermal, which gets less attention than PV, actually is more efficient. Technorati Tags: Solar power, Solar PV, Solar [...]

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Progress Energy Florida Is Accepting Applications For Solar Power Rebates

October 5, 2011

Here’s an opportunity to save some money while switching to a solar power system. Technorati Tags: Progress Energy Florida, Solar power, SunSense Related Posts:An Industrial Designer’s Desert Experiment with Solar PowerResearcher Finds Solar Power in Agricultural WasteLuminAID, the Inflatable Solar LightTips on How to Go SolarCity of San José Promotes Solar Home Tour

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Blackfriars Bridge in London Gets Solar Panels

October 4, 2011

Besides hydrogen double-decker buses, London will get another alternative energy feature on one of its icons. Blackfriars Bridge, which runs parallel to London Bridge, is undergoing a massive reconstruction. When the new bridge and accompanying train station are delivered to the public, solar panels will be part of the new structure. The UK Guardian reported [...]

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Massive Solar PV Farm Opens in Germany

September 30, 2011

A 78 MW part of a 148 MW photovoltaic solar farm was completed on September 24. The project was developed by saferay, which is based in Berlin, while the plant occupies a former open pit mining area near Senftenberg in Eastern Germany. Technorati Tags: German solar farm, Saferay, Solar farm Related Posts:Italy Gets Largest Single-Operating [...]

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Hybrid Solar Power Collector Offers Two Solutions in One Device

September 20, 2011

A new product launched by a Turkish solar company called Solimpeks offers an ingenious solution to homeowners who would like to benefit from own solar power. The company’s Volther is a hybrid photovoltaic-solar thermal collector, which produces electricity and hot water simultaneously. Technorati Tags: Hybrid solar system, PV solar, Solar thermal, Solimpeks, Volther Related Posts:Solar [...]

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