Archive for January, 2010

Florida needs to pursue solar power, green-collar jobs (Palm Beach Daily News)

California and the 27 EU nations have mandated that by 2020 all new homes must energize themselves. In 2010, all California developments of 50 units for more must offer solar.

NTPC arm to procure 1,000 Mw solar power (Business Standard India)

Government-owned NTPC Vidyut Vapyar Nigam Ltd (NVVNL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, is planning to procure up to 1,000 Mw of solar power by 2013, and mix it with the unallocated thermal power to produce bundled power.

1,000 MW solar power from NTPC arm at low rates (Calcutta News)

India’s largest power company National Thermal Power Corporation’s power-trading subsidiary NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam will develop 1,000 MW of solar power and supply it at competitive prices by bundling it with cheap thermal power for the next 25 years, an official said Saturday.

Workshop to cover benefits of solar power (The American Canyon Eagle)

With few mature trees in its newer subdivisions, American Canyon is an ideal place to install solar energy systems.

Intel plans 8 solar arrays to help power facilities (Computerworld)

Computerworld – Intel, looking to be a leader in the green energy movement, is getting ready to begin construction on eight solar power installations in separate facilities in four states.

STATE: NYPA chief says solar power initiative will benefit WNY greatly. (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)

Niagara Falls and the rest of Western New York are poised to be a major beneficiary in what is being called the largest solar power initiative in New York state’s history.

North Jerseyans can get deal on solar power installation (The Record and Herald News)

A California solar power company has teamed up with a local solar installer to provide North Jersey residents with a lower-cost way to outfit their homes with solar energy systems.

NYS gets a solar power project (WIVB Buffalo)

New York State is getting a little greener with an announcement of a new solar power initiative. The plan has the potential to help the local economy as well.

Niagara Falls Sheds New Light on Solar Power Initiative (WGRZ-TV Buffalo)

NIAGARA FALLS, NY-There’s going to be a new kind of light in Niagara Falls soon. Mayor Paul Dyster joined with Richard Kessel from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and other local lawmakers Thursday to announce plans to install 100 megawatts of solar power throughout New York State.

Power Authority unveils solar initiative (The Buffalo News)

NIAGARA FALLS — Enough electricity to power about 15,000 homes is expected to be produced by the end of 2014 through a new statewide solar power initiative, the New York Power Authority has announced.


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