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Virginia Alliance for Solar Electricity

Provider of grant based program services designed to develop and deploy low-cost, standardized solar electric systems.

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Definition of a Solar Cell - History of Solar Cells

A solar cell is any device that directly converts the energy in light into electrical energy through the process of photovoltaics.

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Solar Electricity - title page

Welcome to this guide to solar electricity (photovoltaics). It is divided into two sections: ...

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How Much Can You Save By Switching to Solar Power?

For years homeowners have used solar power to heat pools and spas without thinking twice. As energy rates continue to climb, the switch to solar energy makes sense for more uses in the home.

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From Earth Up to Space: Earth Science in Space 5

Space research gives us a high eye on the upper atmosphere and some pretty cool occurrences there.

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Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency Information

Practical solar energy and energy efficiency information ... The El Paso Solar Energy Association (EPSEA) was founded in 1978 and is the ...

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Solar Electricity Recent Stories and News

U.S. Leading Alternative Energy Race -- SatCon and A123 Systems Look to Benefit

NEW YORK, NY-- - Clean Energy stocks have performed well in 2012 as U.S. renewable investments continue to grow. The PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy ETF -- which is designed to deliver capital appreciation ...

Hydro Alternative Energy, Inc. Announces Planned Development of Hydrokinetic Energy Project With the Municipality Of ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Hydro Alternative Energy, Inc. ("HAE" or the "Company"), an emerging independent power provider ("IPP"), announced today its planned development and ...

Judge OKs sale of Beacon Power to equity firm

A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved a private equity firm's $30 million offer for an alternative energy company that failed despite a $39 million government loan.

Investors hunt failed alternative energy assets

An alternative energy storage company that failed despite a $39 million government loan is asking a Delaware judge to approve its sale to a private equity firm for about $30 million.

Energy Ministry seeks to boost ethanol exports, remove obstructions

Energy Minister Arak Chonlatanon is seeking discussions with the ministries of Finance and Industry to boost ethanol exports and promote alternative energy development.