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Monthly Archives: April 2013

First Solar Powered Helicopter Launched

It had to happen – it was just a question of when! It may only be a remote controlled one at the moment but, who knows, we may eventually be seeing a full size helicopter powered by solar panels taking … Continue reading

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University Launching Solar Power Research Unit

When you hear about a research facility being set up in respect of solar power you perhaps tend to immediately think of the USA or even China for its location. However, the latest such facility to be set up, opens … Continue reading

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Is Japan To Become Second Largest Market For Solar Power In The World?

Following the Fukushima nuclear disaster that resulted in only two of Japan’s nuclear reactors remaining in operation, the country has been driving forward their desire to make greater use of alternative energy sources. In July 2012, the Japanese government started … Continue reading

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Is The Solar Industry Generating More Energy Than It Is Using?

Stanford University has published some research in Environmental Science and Technology revealing that the solar power industry is probably generating more energy than it is actually taking to manufacture solar panels. That is a huge achievement but why? Well, only … Continue reading

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Do Solar Panels Present An Increased Risk To Firemen?

They do according to Robert Shantz who is Fire Chief for North Dumfries, Ontario, Canada. Apparently, several hazards have been highlighted involving different sources of power including solar panels. Although they may well be a green, renewable energy source they … Continue reading

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Businesses Warn European Commission Over Chinese Solar Trade War

We have previously commented on the trade war between the European Union and China and believe it is important that you are kept up to date with any relevant developments. Therefore, you will be interested to hear that a letter … Continue reading

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Fort Bliss Military Base Plans To Install Almost 94,000 Solar Panels

Fort Bliss military base intend to have installed a huge 20-megawatt solar farm that will comprise approaching 94,000 solar panels. It is hoped that it could be up and running by 2015. Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard , who is … Continue reading

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Concerns Raised Over The Leasing Of Roof Space For Solar Panels

There is a growing concern being raised by mortgage lenders in relation to the potential impact on obtaining a mortgage when an owner of a property leases the space on their home’s roof to a provider of solar panels. The … Continue reading

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Australia Breaks Through The One Million Barrier

It has been reported that there has been more than one million solar panel systems installed in Australia from 2011 to date. This is quite an achievement when you look at the following statistics to see how dramatically the number … Continue reading

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Bristol Family Win Case To Retain Solar Panels

Isn’t it good to hear when a local council plays their part in coming up with a solution that is agreeable to all parties. That appears to be just what has happened in connection with a dispute over solar panels … Continue reading

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