Energy Secretary Steven Chu, in this interview with energyNow, talks about the federal government’s plan to improve the outlook for clean energy in America.
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SolarCity DOE Loan Guarantee In Jeopardy
SolarCity seeks an extension to keep alive its still under review $275 million federal loan guarantee to install rooftop solar at U.S. military bases.
Solar Decathlon 2011: University of Maryland, WaterShed
Besides making it energy efficient, the University of Maryland’s WaterShed tackles the issue of water conservancy in their 2011 Solar Decathlon entry.
Solyndra Shouldn’t Overshadow the Growing Solar Industry or Need for Smart Government Energy Policies
NRDC’s Cai Steger argues that the failure of one loan guarantee should not call into question the effectiveness of government support for clean energy or green jobs.
More California Farmers Invest In Solar Power
California farmers and ranchers lead the nation in use of solar power. At the same time, government renewable-energy mandates have added pressure for conversion of productive farmland for utility-scale solar energy projects.
Solyndra Bankruptcy A Solar Hot Potato
The bankruptcy of solar manufacturing star and federal loan guarantee winner Solyndra, besides slashing green jobs, also sets off a solar firestorm in D.C.
Solar Car Race In Australia Lures 42 Teams
The field is set for the biennial World Solar Challenge, the nearly 1,900-mile solar car race across Australia’s Outback, from Darwin to Adelaide.
Rick Perry Solar Power Stance Is…What?
EDF’s Colin Meehan, in a column with us, tries to breakdown what Texas governor and now GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry’s stance is on solar energy.
He’s A Solar Pioneer, And Barely A Teen
Aidan Dwyer, just 13 years old, wins a Young Naturalist Award for investigating the Fibonacci sequence and applying it ingenuously to solar-power collection.
GM Gives Solar Canopy Company A Charge
Sunlogics will provide solar charging canopies for the Volt maker, while GM Ventures pumps $7.5 million into the start up for an equity stake.
China Solar Tariff A Really Big Deal
NRDC’s Michael Davidson discusses how China’s new nationwide solar PV feed-in tariff gives its solar industry a powerful shot in the arm.
India’s Growing Solar Power Potential
Sierra Club’s Justin Guay, in a column with us, talks about the growing market for solar power in India, noting how it is at a bit of a crossroads.
Solar Gadgets Galore Review Round Up
For this solar gadget roundup, we take a look at three devices: a solar powered Bluetooth speaker, solar Bluetooth speakerphone and solar backup battery/charger.
Solar Power From First Solar A $4.5B Winner
The U.S. Department of Energy has offered $4.5 billion in conditional loan guarantees to First Solar for three large scale California solar power projects.