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Solar Power to Aid U.S. Soldiers in the Field

In order to meet the energy demands of front-line U.S. soldiers in remote areas of Afghanistan, two types of portable renewable energy technologies have recently been developed. The systems –which...

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A Glimpse at Micro-Inverters for Solar Homes

For the non-engineers out there who are interested in learning as much as possible about how solar panels work, here’s a brief overview of micro-inverters and what they can add to a solar installation....

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APS Testing ‘Self-Healing’ Grid in Flagstaff, Arizona

The Arizona Public Service (APS), the largest utility company in Arizona, is testing a new piece of smart-grid technology that could slash the time it takes to recognize and repair power outages. To be...

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Massachusetts Venture Promises Cheaper Solar Cells

1366 Technologies raised $20 million this week in second round funding from Hanwha Chemical and Ventizz Capital, along with earlier investors Polaris Venture Partners and North Bridge Venture Partners....

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Hawaiian Hospitality Group Soon to Go Solar

The Hawaiian Hospitality Group, Inc. (HHGI), a tourism-focused property developer, may soon be incorporating solar energy systems into some of its projects. Yesterday, the group announced it has...

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Solar Energy Tech Trivia: Parabolic Troughs

For the nerds out there who want to learn fun details of solar technology without taking engineering classes, we have a brief intro to solar parabolic troughs. Nope — these don’t look like the panels...

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MIT Liquid Battery Could Make Solar Power Forever Storable

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are once again entering the solar technology field to help solve one of solar’s most pressing questions: how can we efficiently store and...

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Nevada To Host Two New Solar Plants, Create Jobs

It’s been quite the busy day in Nevada in terms of solar energy, as developers of two major solar power plants took steps toward completing their projects. One is the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy...

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Google’s Clean Energy Mission

Google’s foundation, Google.org, has made it widely known that it intends to aid the progression of renewable energy development in any way possible. The company is pushing for quicker development of...

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What Does an Inverter Do for My Solar Energy System?

Before installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at your home or business, it’s important to know as much as you can about how the system actually works. This way, when you get solar home energy...

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