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LONDON: It looks like a miniature space shuttle, complete with solar panels for power and a cargo bay to carry satellites or scientific experiments into orbit. But unlike the venerable Discovery, Endeavour or Atlantis, the US Air Force’s X-37B space plane comes […]

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How does solar power genertors work?

Would like to know how solar power works. Also what does it takes to build one. How much is the cost. How much will it produce In savings from the electric companys. Is bigger always better. Can we sell this back to […]

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Sun and sand breed Sahara solar power

An ambitious new project aims to “breed” solar power plants in the Sahara by exploiting the desert’s two most abundant resources Read more on New Scientist Two more Broomfield public buildings will soon be utilizing solar panels for their power needs after […]

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Solar kick off – solar powered World Cup viewing

We helped locals set up a solar powered viewing area for the World Cup in Jericho, South Africa. The solar project is a critical intervention for Greenpeace because it highlights the particular South African paradox of an event being held in a […]

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What is a good site for information about solar power for businesses?

I’m looking for information for a project i’m doing. it involves using solar energy to power part of a shopping mall. Best answer: Answer by Winningsmilethis site have great information and steps by step videos on building your own solar power panel […]

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SRP to review policies on solar subsidies

PHOENIX (AP) — Salt River Project will re-evaluate policies for subsidizing rooftop solar panels and buying electricity from wind, solar and other renewable-energy plants. Officials recently voted to review the SRP “sustainable portfolio,” a policy put in place in 2004 and revised […]

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Solar Installation – 2 of 3 – The Install – PVPower.com

In this segment of the residential solar installation we learn how the panels go up, all lines are connected and how the inverter converts DC to AC power for the home. Video Rating: 5 / 5

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How big should solar panel be to power up my house, if our average is 1000 kilowatts per/month?

I live on the rea sea coast of Egypt (Hurghada), and I really want my parents to use solar power. How big or how many panels do we need. Our house uses around 1000 KiloWatts per/month Best answer: Answer by Siemens vs. […]

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Govt scales down solar subsidies a year early

Combet says falling cost of panels justifies decision. 1 Dec 2010 7:09 PM Read more on Business Spectator National Energy Renewable Laboratory (NERL) has announced Konarka Technologies’ organic-based photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells have demonstrated the highest performance for an organic photovoltaic cell […]

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