U.S. has great year for new solar projects, but next year may be weaker

New U.S. Solar installations A recent research report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research showed that the U.S. is have a great year for new solar installations this year, with new installations totalling 449 megawatts of photovoltaic power generation in the third quarter alone. The new solar installation total so Related posts: Solar energy market scores big gains in 2010 U.S. Solar industry grew strongly in 2010 Wind power shows large increase in US – now 39% of all new electrical generation

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Walmart to Install Thin Film Solar Panels

Prominent corporations are paying special attention to go green and create a conducive environment for clean and green energy. Walmart too is taking appreciative steps in the field of alternative energy. In the year 2007, Walmart entered into a partnership with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to provide a thrust to the photovoltaic technologies. It Posted in: Industry , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power

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Solar Industry Still Growing in 2011?

September 30, 2010Despite extreme shifts in pricing, demand and governmental subsidies, the global photovoltaic market in 2011 will experience robust growth, with installations rising by 42.3 percent for the year, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp.

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Biomass Energy – PSNH Reaches Power Purchase Agreement with Laidlaw Energy

When operational, the 70 megawatt gross capacity biomass facility in Berlin will be the largest wood-burning power plant in the state, and will move New Hampshire closer to its goal of 25 percent renewable energy by the year 2025.

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Nissan Leaf sells out for 2010 – more than 19,000 orders so far

The Nissan Leaf, the electric car from Nissan due at the end of this year, has received so many pre-orders that Nissan may stop taking Leaf reservations. Nissan’s CEO, Carlos Ghosn, made the announcement this week at a speech before the Detroit Economic Club, where Mr. Ghosn also announced that they are breaking ground Related posts: Nissan Leaf pre-orders ahead of expectations Nissan adding all electric Leaf to its lineup in 2010 Nissan Leaf pricing announced – about $27,000 in US (after tax credits)

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Nissan Leaf sells out for 2010 more than 19,000 orders so far

Nissan Leaf pricing announced – about $27,000 in US (after tax credits)

Nissan has just come out with pricing details for its Leaf plug-in electric car. The all electric Leaf will carry, when it comes out in December of this year, a base price (MSRP) of $32,780 (which doesn’t include $820 for shipping). Add to that the approximately $2,200 cost of a home charging Related posts: Nissan adding all electric Leaf to its lineup in 2010 Nissan Hybrid Strategy Get Your Wind Power Credits Here!

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US Navy plans Green Fleet

According to the Department of Defense News report, the Defense Department’s total energy costs for fiscal 2006 and 2007 was above $13 billion. In the year 2008, due to soaring rise in oil prices, their department’s energy bill was $20 billion. It is not a surprise when various defense departments are trying to use Posted in: Future Energy , Industry , Politics

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Going green with Bob’s Big Boy

They don’t have any Bob’s Big Boy’s in my neck of the woods, but over the years, I’ve seen a few while on travel. For those of you who don’t know, Bob’s Big Boy is an old time hamburger joint that’s been around for 60 years. And this year, they celebrated their birthday by

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Hybrid news: Review of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

If you’re looking to buy a hybrid this year, you might want to check out this Orlando Sentinel review of the new 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. The hybrid Civic is considered a “partial” or mild hybrid, because it can’t move on electric power alone. Still, its rated at 40 mpg in the city,

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USA Today test drives the new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

They’re not for sale yet, but if you’re interested in a new hybrid this year, the Ford Fusion is definitely one you should check out. Here’s a teaser from the Ford Fusion hybrid USA Today review – “OK, let’s just get it out there: The 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid is the best gasoline-electric hybrid

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