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Seven of the 19 Houses Built by Student Competitors Produced More Energy Than They Consumed Under Mostly Cloudy Skies WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 concluded this weekend on the National Mall’s West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. Approximately 4,000 collegiate students from five countries on four continents invested countless hours of time and tireless …

Going green doesn’t just apply to recycling and carpooling. You can implement small measures around the home that can help decrease your energy bill. Keeping your appliances running in top condition will reduce or eliminate entirely the need for repair or replacement. Start in a room like the kitchen by optimizing your fridge to run at maximum efficiency. Here are …

New Zealand Wins Engineering Contest at U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 WASHINGTON, DC – New Zealand (Victoria University of Wellington) took first place today in the Engineering Contest during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. The Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams from around the world to design, build, and operate houses that are affordable, highly energy …

El Segundo, Calif., September 28, 2011—In a development that could slow the downward spiral of prices and profit margins in the solar industry, the market share of high-efficiency crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) cells is expected to more than double by 2015, according to the latest IHS iSuppli PV Perspectives Market Brief from information and analysis provider IHS (NYSE: IHS). …

Two Teams Tie to Win New Affordability Contest at U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 WASHINGTON, DC – In a tangible sign that the cost of clean energy home upgrades has come down, two teams – Parsons NS Stevens and Purdue – tied for first place today in the Affordability Contest during the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon …

Global Competition Begins at National Mall’s West Potomac Park WASHINGTON, DC – Collegiate teams featuring over 4,000 students from around the world have descended on the National Mall’s West Potomac Park to showcase the highly energy efficient solar-powered houses they created for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Today’s opening ceremony kicks off the biennial competition that challenges …

By Mark Cooper – 09/21/11 07:05 PM ET The combination of the debt-ceiling debate and the recent bankruptcy of a solar firm with a $535 million loan guarantee is certain to give energy subsidies a leading part in the Washington budget drama this fall. If, however, the goal is good energy policy — not just deficit reduction — the fact …

By Elisa Wood September 21, 2011 Not so long ago the green energy movement celebrated because President Obama used words like ‘renewable energy’ and ‘climate change’ in his inaugural speech. It was a first for a US president. Now comes the downside of being a political darling. Opponents of green energy – or rather opponents of its proponents – are …

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., September 8, 2011 – Global solar photovoltaic (PV) module shipments are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2010 to 2015 according to IDC Energy Insights’ Worldwide Quarterly Photovoltaic Module Tracker. With expectations of significant growth in Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) and the United States, PV module shipments will reach 30GW in 2015 …

by Dan Auld Google loves talking about world before analytics — when web owners knew almost nothing about their sites. Nothing useful, anyway. That all changed when a new technology came along that allowed web owners to monitor their sites as much as they wanted. Any time they wanted. Web sites suddenly became a business proposition, not just an enthusiasm …

Department of Energy Awards More Than $145 Million for Advanced Solar Technologies DOE SunShot Initiative Accelerates Development of Cost-Competitive Solar Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $145 million for projects to help shape the next generation of solar energy technologies and ensure that the United States remains a leader in this global market. Sixty-nine …

Washington, D.C. – Global production of biofuels increased 17 percent in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters, up from 90 billion liters in 2009. High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, …

If you are thinking of joining the numerous Americans who’ve switched to solar power to power their houses or companies, you may have questions about the process of solar installation. Following all, this is really a main alteration you’re preparing to create to your property (which is 1 reason you would like to create sure your solar installation business is …

Whilst you will find a lot of individuals nowadays generating the switch to solar energy for their houses and businesses, some may wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is actually worth the effort. Why not when the installation can price a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a main alteration to your home, …

While there are a great deal of people nowadays generating the switch to solar energy for their houses and companies, some might wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is really worth the effort. Why not when the installation can cost a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a major alteration to your home, …

Whilst there are a great deal of individuals nowadays generating the switch to solar power for their houses and companies, some may wonder if the hassle of having a solar installation is really worth the effort. After all, it does need some expense (let alone the headache of generating a major alteration to your property), and 1 may question whether …

If you are contemplating on creating the switch to solar power, then you’re probably questioning about the solar installation process. After all, this is really a major alteration you’re preparing to create to your property (which is 1 reason you would like to create certain your solar installation business is really a quality 1). Some particular aspects might be differ …

If you’re thinking of joining the numerous Americans who have switched to solar energy to power their houses or companies, you might have questions about the process of solar installation. That’s only natural considering that this will need major alteration to your property and this is also the reason why you need to select a qualified solar installation business. Whilst …

Regardless of the increasing number of households which are shifting to solar power, there are still those that have apprehensions on whether or not solar installation is worth all the hassle or not. Why not when the installation can price a fortune and comes with the headache of having to do a major alteration to your house, and it is …

If you’re contemplating on creating the switch to solar power, then you are most likely wondering about the solar installation process. That’s only natural thinking about that this may need main alteration to your property and this is also the reason why you need to select a qualified solar installation business. While specifics might appear different from business to business, …