Solar Energy

The True Cost of Solar Power

By the numbers, solar energy comes with a hefty price tag in comparison to other sources. But energy experts claim that the overall value to society offsets the initial high production cost.
24 June 2011 - 2:00pm
Renewable Energy World Magazine

CA Solar Plants In Race To Qualify For Expiring Federal Subsidy

In one of the most remarkable spurts of renewable energy investment in the U.S., six solar plants have been approved in six weeks in the California desert totaling almost 3 gigawatts. More are on the way, including new Stirling dish technology.
4 October 2010 - 10:00am
Grist

German Solar Coming to Denver

SMA Solar Technology AG, the German company responsible for about 40 percent of the world's solar market will be opening a plant in Denver.
30 October 2009 - 7:00am
The Denver Post

CA's Top Cities for Solar

Environment California has released a study that shows significant growth in the state's solar power construction, and ranks cities by how many solar roofs they have. San Diego is tops.
16 July 2009 - 2:00pm
Environment California

The Planetizen News Brief - 3/19/09


4:15 minutes (3.9 MB)

Florida cans growth management, floundering retail leaves cities high and dry, and advertising takes over public spaces -- all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing every week on the nationally-syndicated radio program "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

19 March 2009 - 5:00am

Energy Revolution Needed To Solve Climate Change

Nobel laureate and new Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu is interviewed on what it will take to solve the climate change crisis - three major technological improvements plus carbon pricing. While no fan of coal, he acknowledges improvements are needed.
16 February 2009 - 1:00pm
The New York Times

Concentrating Solar

Concentrating solar, or 'solar thermal', is an old technology getting an update as solar power spreads across the Southwest.
24 August 2008 - 9:00am
The Christian Science Monitor

'Invisible Streetlights' Could Provide Energy & Aesthetic Benefits

Solar sculptures light up at night to take the place of energy-intensive streetlights.
10 August 2008 - 9:00am
Ecogeek.org
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