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Green Energy News for 20-05-2007

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Chinese solar firms LDK Solar, Yingli Green file for IPOs View Articles
Chinese solar power technology firms Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd and LDK Solar Co. via MarketWatch
ENERGY: Hydrogen cars may be a long time coming View Articles
"A strong case exists for continuing fuel-efficiency improvements from conventional technology at relatively low cost" President Bush`s goal of putting the next generation of Americans into cars fueled by hydrogen is slipping away. via Knight Ridder Washington Bureau
Start-up Ausra thinks big with solar storage View Articles
"With thermal storage, we can compete with coal on price" When most people think of solar energy they think of panels on people`s homes. But if you follow the money, investors are betting that large-scale solar from companies like Ausra are the most cost-competitive. ... via CNET News.com
Aluminum Alloy Releases Hydrogen From Water View Articles
mdsolar writes "PhysOrg is reporting on a method of releasing hydrogen from water by oxidizing aluminum in an alloy with gallium. In the presence of water the aluminum oxidizes, leaving aluminum oxide, gallium, and hydrogen gas. The Purdue scientists who discovered the effect think this could help to overcome difficulties with hydrogen storage. Quoting: `On its own, aluminum will not react with water because it forms a protective skin [of aluminum oxide] when exposed to oxygen. Adding gallium keeps the film from forming, allowing the aluminum to react with oxygen in the water.`"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Applied Materials builds for solar factory start-ups View Articles
"They looked like smoked glass" Manufacturing-equipment specialist follows through on plans to supply gear for plants being built by solar panel makers. via CNET News.com
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