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Kid Genius Sparks Worldwide Solar Energy Debate

test2 — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:38:32 +0000

13-year-old Aidan Dwyer developed a new way to collect solar energy, and along the way sparked a fierce debate among scholars and scientists. He joins the News Hub to tell his story.

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Selfmade SolarPanels – Solar Energy System Installer, American …

test — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:32:44 +0000

Solar energy system installer, American Solar, announces its newest resource guide for Arizona homeowners titled Solar Energy : How to Invest in Solar & Boost Long-Term Savings. The third in a four-part series, this …

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Sonoran Solar Energy Project: Maricopa County Arizona Plan …

test — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:13:15 +0000

PHOENIX — The federal government has approved the Sonoran Solar Energy Project, which will be built on public lands in Arizona's Maricopa County. Bureau of Land Management officials say it's the first solar energy project …

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Solar-powered boat sails around the world

test2 — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:12:14 +0000

For the first time ever, a crew is trying to sail around the world using only solar energy to power the ship. Casey Kauffman went to meet the sailors onboard the world’s largest solar ship as it was docked in Doha.

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Solar Energy for Water & Space Heating — Global Overview

test2 — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:51:56 +0000

Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. … In the latest piece posted over there, Lester delved into the topic of solar energy for water and space heating. Check out the full article …

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3 Simple Solar Energy Uses For Outside the Home

test — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:48:41 +0000

As solar power has been gaining momentum lately, the focus has primarily been on how to use solar energy inside the home. And this is rightfully so considering the home is where we consume the majority of our energy. But there are also …

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Napa vineyard powered by floating solar cells

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:48 +0000

For the Far Niente Winery located in California’s Napa Valley, an acre of land is more valuable than gold, so finding space for solar panels is tough — and costly. The solution? To float the panels on their irrigation pond, using new photovoltaic technology. “Floating solar”, backers say, could be a boon for farming and a range of other industries. Duration: 02:24

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CSR Minute: Tiffany’s Launches CSR Website; SC Johnson Earns Green Power Leadership Award from EPA

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:46:29 +0000

Tiffany’s has launched a website dedicated to corporate social responsibility initiatives. The new site contains the company’s first annual, web-based Corporate Responsibility Report. The Report details Tiffany’s history of environmental and social responsibility, and its Fiscal Year 2010 sustainability performance. Included are sections on Tiffany’s sourcing of precious materials from responsibly mined metal deposits; its supply chain standards for sourcing diamonds; and its corporate giving program through the Tiffany Foundation, which donated 2 percent of pre-tax earnings to charitable purposes. SC Johnson has received a Green Power Leadership Award from the Environmental Protection Agency. The company was honored for its commitment and contribution to the advancement of the voluntary green power market. The award honors EPA Green Power Partners that distinguish themselves by using on-site, renewable energy applications, such as solar energy or landfill gas. For more information on these and other stories, go to thecsrminute.com

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INSTANT WATER BOILER 90 seconds 20 ounces producing steam

test2 — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:47:36 +0000

greenpowerscience.com The starting temperature was 80f (27 C) and a full boil was obtained in 90 seconds (+-10 seconds). The dish is a 10 feet (3 Meters) diameter with a large acrylic mirror for the center. Focal length is 5 feet (1.5 Meters) from the base. The mesh panels are covered with Part A and B material from our website and also regular .118 acrylic mirror sheets. The focal point is 1″ diameter from the acrylic mirror and 4″-8″ diameter from the satellite dish. The vacuum tube holds 20 ounces and it was full.

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