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Rome climate talks tackle carbon inspection stand-off
Rome climate talks tackle carbon inspection stand-off
Measurement, reporting and verification dominate "frank discussion" between major economies
2010-07-01  businessgreen.com
Solar Energy Fights for Roof Space
An increasing problem in today's crowded buildings is finding the best position to fit solar collectors. The two main forms of collectors found on roofs are for water heating (solar thermal) and photovoltaic (solar electricity). If space is short, how can you decide which of these two technologies gets priority?
2010-07-01  renewableenergyworld.com
Can South Africa Catch the North African Wind?
Can South Africa Catch the North African Wind?
South Africa -- The announcement earlier this year of the renewable energy feed-in-tariff for South Africa was a progressive step by energy policy makers. The value of these tariffs even surpassed the expectations of most stakeholders involved in the renewable energy industry.
2010-07-01  renewableenergyworld.com
The Relative Advantage of Solar
Most business schools still refer to Everett Rogers and his theory of how and why new ideas and technologies are adopted by a population. In his book called Diffusion of Innovations, Rogers introduces five main dimensions that influence the adoption of an innovation: complexity, compatibility, observability, trial-ability, and relative advantage.
2010-07-01  renewableenergyworld.com
Mitsubishi and Peugeot strengthen electric vehicle ties
Mitsubishi and Peugeot strengthen electric vehicle ties
Auto giants team up to work on plans for electric-powered commercial vehicles
2010-06-30  businessgreen.com
Wind farm, utility agree
PROVIDENCE — National Grid has agreed to pay Deepwater Wind the same price previously negotiated for electricity from a wind farm planned in waters off Block Island but, in a new contract proposal filed with state regulators on Wednesday, the two sides left open the possibility of a lower price.
2010-06-30  projo.com
Solar power: New plant in West Pullman is nation's largest urban solar plant
At a former industrial site on Chicago's Far South Side, more than 32,000 solar panels make up the nation's largest urban solar plant.
2010-06-30  chicagotribune.com
Christopher Associates to Introduce New Photovoltaic Bus Bar Sealant from Tonsan
Christopher Associates to Introduce New Photovoltaic Bus Bar Sealant from Tonsan. The company will introduce a new bus bar sealant from Tonsan, Asia's largest manufacturer, at Intersolar North America, which is scheduled to take place July 13-15 in San Francisco.
2010-06-30  prlog.org
FirstEnergy pulls plug -- for now -- on 'smart grid' pilot project
FirstEnergy pulls plug -- for now -- on 'smart grid' pilot project
FirstEnergy won't launch its consumer smart grid pilot program unless the state spells out now whether they can charge customers for the expenses involved.
2010-06-30  cleveland.com
Hoku And Suntech Amend Supply Agreement - WSJ.com
SAN FRANCISCO--Silicon maker Hoku Corp. (HOKU) said Wednesday that it has negotiated a new supply agreement with Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (STP), one of the world's top solar-panel suppliers, that works for both companies.
2010-06-30  online.wsj.com