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When It Comes To Solar Power, Small Scale Is Beautiful
Giant solar power projects may be flashy, but tapping into the massive potential of rooftop (and backyard, and parking lot) solar power is where we ought to be heading first.
Giant Solar, Wind Projects In Desert Get US Approval
The Obama administration approves three renewable energy projects in the Southwest, including one of the largest solar power plants in the world.
Aliah Hotel To Be Draped In Green For Brazil’s Games
The planned Aliah Hotel near Sao Paulo will feature green roofs, green walls, open-air atriums and rainwater harvesting systems just in time for Brazil to host both the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
Eco-Hotel Drops In On Natural Environments
Barcelona-based designer In-Tenta has created the Drop Eco-Hotel, a portable green living space that treads lightly on the environment and allows tenants to experience nature while surrounded by comfort.
Solar Decathlon: German Team Takes Top Prize In Engineering
The German ECOLAR solar home has taken the top prize in Engineering and Construction in this year’s Solar Decathlon Europe, followed by Hugary’s Odooproject.
Drought Puts Focus On Water-Hog Energy Producers
Water is a key hidden cost of fossil-fuel power generation, and nukes, and a new report suggests that’s another argument for turning to solar and wind.
France, Germany Take Top Dog In Solar Architecture Contest
The Canopea home by the team from Rhône-Alpes, France, has taken first prize in the Architecture Contest of the Solar Decathlon Europe, with Germany in second.
California’s 1 Gigawatt Solar Milestone: What Does It Mean?
Passing 1 GW in utility-scale solar both shows how far California has come and how far it has to go in meeting its renewable energy goals.
San Antonio Aims To Lead Texas Out Of Solar Darkness
Wind power rules in Texas, but San Antonio’s CPS Energy is in a new deal that will bring 400 megawatts of solar plus several solar companies to the city.
Bush-Backed Solar Maker Amonix Shutters Vegas Factory
Amonix, a concentrating PV manufacturer that got a big grant from the Bush admnistration, has closed down its North Las Vegas plant.
Can Solar And Wind Power Save Our Rivers?
Making conventional electricity takes a lot water, and a report from the River Network says we can give our waterways a break by embracing wind and solar.
Can Solar Save Texas’ Bacon When Summer Sizzles?
A new study sponsored by the solar industry makes the case for PV as an answer to Texas’ summer energy challenges.
Iowa Boosts Solar, Other Clean Energy Incentives
Under a new law, Iowa homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $3,000 when they install a solar power system.