Fears remain that electricity prices are set to soar – The Australian

Estonian Free Press Fears remain that electricity prices are set to soarThe Australian… to ensuring 20 per cent of its power will come from renewables by 2020, is expected to be a boon for providers of solar power and wind-farm energy. …Don't use more energy than you needThe Paper MagazineWarming to the hybrid approach in [...]

France Needs More Cuts to Solar Power Subsidies, Government Study Says – Bloomberg

France Needs More Cuts to Solar Power Subsidies, Government Study SaysBloombergEDF, France's former power monopoly, pays more for solar power than for the nuclear power it produces at 58 reactors and what it can buy on European spot …and more » View full post on solar power – Google News

City to invest in solar power – Global Winnipeg

City to invest in solar powerGlobal WinnipegThe city of Edmonton is launching a program to help residents install solar panels to generate electricity. A budget of $200000 has been announced for the …City rebates will shine light on shifts to solar energyEdmonton JournalEdmonton launches solar rebate programEdmonton JournalCity Pays for RaysCanada Viewsall 11 news articles » [...]

4 Solar Power Rebates You May Not Know About – San Francisco Chronicle

The Hindu 4 Solar Power Rebates You May Not Know AboutSan Francisco ChronicleIt will take a perfect storm of converging forces to push solar power into the limelight as a practical source of reliable power. …In Solar Power Lies Path to Reducing Water Use For EnergyCircle of Blue WaterNewsRenewable Energy Tax CreditsNovogradac Company LLPIndian government [...]

1000 MW solar power by 2013: Farooq Abdullah – Sify

The Hindu 1000 MW solar power by 2013: Farooq AbdullahSifyNew and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah Monday said that the government is aiming to generate 1000 MW of solar power by 2013. …Government approves 1000 MW grid-connected solar power projectsThe Hindu1000 MW California Solar Plant to Power 800000 HouseholdsAZoCleantechBLM Issues Impact Statements for Two More [...]

Pleasanton tire store uses solar power to reduce energy bills – Alameda Times-Star

EcoSeed (blog) Pleasanton tire store uses solar power to reduce energy billsAlameda Times-Star"It is good for the environment," said Cherry, who has one of the four businesses in town harnessing solar power. "It just made sense (to install) in the …Solar power moves ahead in CaliforniaUPI.com1000-Megawatt Plant in Calif. Marks New Milestone in Solar ExpansionNew [...]

Canadian Solar May Profit on Ontario Panel Demand, Rates, iSuppli Says – Bloomberg

Computing News Canadian Solar May Profit on Ontario Panel Demand, Rates, iSuppli SaysBloombergCanadian Solar Inc., a manufacturer of solar-power modules, will benefit as rules in the Canadian …Ontario solar market booms, but local sourcing mandate could limit growth …DigitimesPower authority to pay original price for solarEMC Perthall 9 news articles » View full post on solar [...]

MiaSolé Signs 600MW Long-Term Framework Agreement with juwi Solar – National Post (registration) (blog)

MiaSolé Signs 600MW Long-Term Framework Agreement with juwi SolarNational Post (registration) (blog)MiaSolé's primary mission is to advance the extraordinary potential for harnessing solar power as a competitive, sustainable energy source and enable grid …and more » View full post on solar power – Google News

British Gas launches solar panels scheme with ‘£1k a year profit’ claim – The Guardian

Sunpluggers.com British Gas launches solar panels scheme with '£1k a year profit' claimThe GuardianThe sudden allure of solar power is less to do with planet-saving and more to do with companies or individuals banking the lucrative feed-in-tariffs (Fits) …Solar Power: Brighter Long-Term Investment OutlookBusinessWeekSunny outlook for solar panelsFinancial TimesREC Solar Panels Win (Another) Industry AwardEnergy [...]

Is Solar Power Heating Up?

With the focus on the high cost of energy, alternative ways to heat and cool your home are gaining traction. But are they finally going to become affordable? Money reporter Stacy Johnson has an update on one of the brightest ideas: solar.