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U.S. Continues to Lead the World in Wind Power Growth
Business  (tags: wind power )

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- 108 days ago - uaelp.pennnet.com
U.S. wind power capacity increased by 46 percent in 2007, with $9 billion invested in U.S. wind plants in 2007 alone, making the U.S. the fastest-growing wind power market in the world for the third straight year.
Rice Mill Plugs in One Megawatt of Solar Power
Business  (tags: solar power )

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- 108 days ago - news.cnet.com
Far West Rice Mills in Nelson, Calif., on Wednesday dedicated a 1-MW solar array that will provide three-fourths of its electricity. The array is made up of 5,500 solar panels.
Thermal Solar Technology Catching the Spotlight
Business  (tags: thermal solar technology )

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- 109 days ago - marketwatch.com
Thermal solar power uses an array of mirrors to magnify the heat of the sun and produce steam to drive electric generators and has been on the job around the world for decades.
Economics of Alternative Energy Improve
Business  (tags: alternative energy )

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- 109 days ago - news.cnet.com
Two reports released on Tuesday make the case that alternative forms of energy--everything from plug-in hybrid cars to solar power plants--are becoming more cost-competitive with fossil fuels.
Solar Power Costs to Be Competitive By 2015-Study
Business  (tags: solar power )

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- 109 days ago - reuters.com
The costs of making electricity with solar power within a decade will reach parity with power made with fossil fuels like natural gas and coal, a study announced on Tuesday
Blowing in the Wind
Business  (tags: wind power )

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- 109 days ago - marketwatch.com
Investing in the wind power industry could pay off, but risks remain
IBM in Solar Power Venture With Tokyo Ohka Kogyo
Business  (tags: solar power )

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- 110 days ago - business.theage.com.au
IBM has joined forces with semiconductor process company Tokyo Ohka Kogyo to develop more efficient solar power technologies to cut the cost of the clean energy source.
Alternative Energy Producers Racing to Gain Market Share
Business  (tags: alternative energy )

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- 110 days ago - redorbit.com
The solution to the current energy crisis won't happen quickly, which could give companies focused on providing renewable alternatives to oil and natural gas time to gain a foothold.
Should Ships Slow Down, Go Back to Sails, or Use Nuclear Fission?
Business  (tags: )

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- 110 days ago - cleantechnica.com
There was a time when commercial shipping was an emissions free transportation mode that required little or no fuel. Of course there were limitations to this approach.
Green Real Estate
Business  (tags: green real estate )

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- 110 days ago - americanchronicle.com
With energy prices hitting an all time high and continuing to climb, interest in green building will only increase over the coming decade. But how can you tell if a property is truly eco-friendly?
 
 
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