Archive for July, 2008

Scientists make solar power advance - The Press Association

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Scientists make solar power advance
The Press Association - 5 minutes ago
Up to now solar power has been a “Cinderella” energy source because storing the sun’s energy is so expensive and inefficient. Now scientists believe they

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Using Sun’s Energy to Split Water Means Solar Power All Night - Slashdot

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

Chemistry World
Using Sun’s Energy to Split Water Means Solar Power All Night
Slashdot - 32 minutes ago
phorm writes “Reuters is carrying an article about a recent MIT development which may pave the way for solar-energy to be collected for use in low-input
How to turn water into rocket fuel – scientists unlock power of Independent
MIT claims 24/7 solar power EETimes.com
Scientists find key to lock up solar power TG Daily
MIT Technology Review  - Science Daily (press release)
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How to turn water into rocket fuel – scientists unlock power of … - Independent

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
How to turn water into rocket fuel – scientists unlock power of
Independent, UK - Jul 31, 2008
By Steve Connor, Science Editor Scientists have devised a cheap and simple method of turning water into rocket fuel using solar power in a development that

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Solar Power Inc. buying panels for up to $327M - Bizjournals.com

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Solar Power Inc. buying panels for up to $327M
Bizjournals.com, NC - 1 hour ago
A Roseville-based solar power company has signed an agreement requiring it to buy up to $327.4 million worth of solar panels from Solyndra Inc. of Fremont.

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PUC: Third-party owners not electricity service suppliers - Bizjournals.com

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
PUC: Third-party owners not electricity service suppliers
Bizjournals.com, NC - 1 hour ago
“We appreciate the PUC giving all of us the quick, legal clarity that was necessary to continue to promote solar power throughout Oregon — while protecting
PUC: Let The Sun Keep Shining on Oregon’s Solar Projects Willamette Week
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Scientists find key to lock up solar power - TG Daily

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Scientists find key to lock up solar power
TG Daily - 16 minutes ago
In the most recent development, MIT scientist claim they have now found a way to capture solar power, convert it and store it so it can be used during night

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CNET News Daily Podcast: Using water to harness solar power - CNET News

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
CNET News Daily Podcast: Using water to harness solar power
CNET News, CA - 17 minutes ago
Inspired by photosynthesis, MIT researchers have devised a catalyst to capture the sun’s energy by unyoking hydrogen and oxygen.

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‘Major Discovery’ Primed To Unleash Solar Revolution: Scientists … - Science Daily (press release)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
‘Major Discovery’ Primed To Unleash Solar Revolution: Scientists
Science Daily (press release) - Jul 31, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 31, 2008) — In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy

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‘Major Discovery’ Primed To Unleash Solar Revolution: Scientists … - Science Daily (press release)

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
‘Major Discovery’ Primed To Unleash Solar Revolution: Scientists
Science Daily (press release) - Jul 31, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 31, 2008) — In a revolutionary leap that could transform solar power from a marginal, boutique alternative into a mainstream energy

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Solar-Power Breakthrough - MIT Technology Review

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Solar-Power Breakthrough
MIT Technology Review, MA - 45 minutes ago
Researchers have found a cheap and easy way to store the energy made by solar power. By Kevin Bullis Researchers have made a major advance in inorganic

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