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Lobbyists Ask Nevada Lawmakers for Policies Supporting Solar Energy Projects

Content Keyword RSS | March 13, 2009

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Lobbyists are asking state lawmakers for policies favoring tax credits, rebates and other incentives to encourage solar energy development in Nevada.

The Solar Energy Revolution Will Be Televised

Content Keyword RSS | March 12, 2009

Just read this article which talks about the stimulus package and how it will revolutionize solar energy application, innovation and growth. The article mentions that $80 billion dollars is earmarked for solar energy projects , including 6 billion for loan guarantees and a few billion more for other renewable energy ideas. In 2009 and 2010 solar energy usage is going to explode and the best part is all the jobs that are going to be created. Not too mention the savings to be

First Solar Buys OptiSolar’s Power Projects in Major Coup

Content Keyword RSS | March 3, 2009

Greentech Media submits: By Ucilia Wang First Solar (FSLR) is spending $400 million to scoop up the solar energy projects being developed by OptiSolar , which has had trouble raising money to carry out the projects and recently fired half of its staff. Complete Story »