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Green Energy News for 17-04-2008

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Point Loma Nazarene University Announces Plan to Build a 450 Kilowatt Solar Energy System on Campus View Articles
Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) announced today plans to build a 450 kW solar energy system on its campus. What began as a student research project on the viability of solar energy for PLNU soon developed into a collaborative effort between students, staff and faculty that resulted in an official Request for Proposal and bidding process. With construction slated to begin this July, this will be the first large commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) system for a San Diego university.
Scheduling Wind Power View Articles
Better wind forecasts could prevent blackouts and reduce pollution.
Inexpensive residential wind turbine View Articles
Don`t look now but it appears residential renewable energy systems and wind power technology are getting cheaper. via Environmental News Network
Renewables - Apr 17 View Articles
Staff, Energy Bulletin. Renewables revolutionary Scheer visits UK Calif. communities reach for power over energy Native American company launches wind energy project
Spain Producers Say They Can Double Wind Power View Articles
Popcorn-ball Design Doubles Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells View Articles
A dramatic improvement in the efficiency rates of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) has been discovered in Washington. Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have found that by using a popcorn-ball design -- tiny kernels clumped into much larger porous spheres -- they have the ability to manipulate light and more than double the efficiency of converting solar energy to electricity.
NHA Recognizes Five Hydropower Projects for Extraordinary Achievement View Articles
The National Hydropower Association this week recognized the outstanding practices of five organizations with the hydropower industry`s Outstanding Stewards of America`s Waters (OSAW) Award. The organizations – Brookfield Power, Chelan County PUD, San Diego County Water Authority, Seattle City Light and Yuba County Water Agency – all developed projects and programs that exemplify industry-leading best practices in producing climate-friendly, affordable and renewable energy.
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