Amonix, a concentrating PV manufacturer that got a big grant from the Bush admnistration, has closed down its North Las Vegas plant.
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China Blamed, Obama Bashed In Abound Solar Hearing
House Republicans hold a hearing on the Abound Solar loan guarantee failure, and China becomes a hot topic of conversation.
China Stepping Up In Solar Power Deployment
China has been pumping out cheap solar PV, upending the global market, but now it’s boosting its targets for domestic deployment significantly.
US-Backed Agua Caliente Solar Surges To 200 MW
Developers of the Agua Caliente Solar Project in Arizona, which is backed by a $976 million loan guarantee, say the plant is now generating 200 MW of power.
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.
5 Solar-Powered Devices To Help You Survive The Heatwave
If you’ve been sweating it out the past week or so, we’ve got five green gadgets that can help you save some energy and beat the heat.
Solar Crunch Hits GE; Colorado Plant On Hold
Demonstrating just what a tough time this is for solar manufacturing – whether you got U.S. loans or not – GE puts a big thin-film plant in Colorado on hold.
Clean Energy A Big Future Focus Of South Korea
South Korea, through offshore wind power, is looking to expand its presence into cleaner forms of energy for its citizens.
US-Backed Abound Solar Bites The Dust
Thin-film manufacturer Abound Solar, after spending $70 million in U.S.-supported loans, declares bankruptcy.
What The Frack? Natural Gas Producer Buys Into Solar
Natural gas producer Consol Energy turns to a startup that’s got a solar-powered way to purify wastewater produced in the hydraulic fracturing process.
Air Force’s Secret Space Plane Used Solar In Orbit
Its purpose is shrouded in mystery but we do know one thing about the U.S. Air Force’s robotic X-37B space plane, which flew back to Earth recently after a 15-month stint in orbit — it runs on solar.
Intelligent, Solar-Managed Windows: The Next Big Thing?
Using a proprietary nanotech application, RavenBrick has created a cheap, easy-to-apply filter that switches clear windows to a tinted state when heated.
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.
Crowdfunding A Solar Surge: Solar Mosaic On The Move
Solar Mosaic, with new venture funding and a grant from the Obama administration, could be ushering in a new era of crowdfunded renewable energy development.