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Shrinking the cost for solar power

May 11, 2007 With a big facility and careful planning, it's possible to produce solar power for a competitive price, experts say. TAGS: solar energy, plant, Morse Plc., electricity, facility, expert

Solar industry chases a cheaper kilowatt

March 9, 2006 After decades of promise, solar power is starting to pay off via more efficient and affordable tech. Photos: The many faces of the solar power TAGS: solar energy, silicon, photovoltaics, electricity, venture capital, manufacturing

Breaking the mold in solar power

February 21, 2007 Can homeowners save money by renting solar panels? One start-up says yes, but industry incumbents say it has a lot yet to prove. TAGS: solar energy, homeowner, photovoltaics, renewable energy, financing, electricity, investment, agreement

Solar cell breaks efficiency record

December 6, 2006 It converts almost 41 percent of light that hits it into electricity, almost double the efficiency of current commercial cells. TAGS: cell, electricity, efficiency, sunlight, silicon, solar energy, material, Sharp Corp., semiconductor, barrier

Cutting solar panels' high price tag

September 25, 2007 Industry luminaries will meet this week at the annual Solar Power 2007 to celebrate booming business. But high costs remain a barrier to wider adoption. TAGS: solar energy, electricity, financing, Sun Microsystems Inc., photovoltaics, barrier, agreement, conference, California

Microsoft vs. Google: Who's greener?

June 6, 2006 The two Internet companies work to reduce energy use and promote sustainability as product battle heats up. Photos: Green companies TAGS: campus, solar energy, emission, data center, energy, electricity, Silicon Valley, California, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

Does the solar industry need a Salesforce.com?

March 30, 2007 SunEdison's Jigar Shah talks about how simpler business models can make solar power cost-effective--even without technology breakthroughs. TAGS: solar energy, Salesforce.com Inc., financing, electricity, investor, Staples Inc., energy, conference, CEO

Shining a light on solar-power costs

January 31, 2007 Solar systems don't come cheap, so HelioVolt is teaming with Exceltech to cut back on the installation costs. TAGS: solar energy, PowerLight Corp., cell, electricity, installation

FAQ: A concentrated power boost for solar energy

August 1, 2007 Using very different designs, several companies are focusing the sun's energy onto solar cells to lower the cost of solar electricity.Photos: More solar bang for the buck TAGS: photovoltaics, solar energy, cell, sun, silicon, electricity, energy, FAQ, CEO

A sunny forecast for hot water

February 20, 2007 Systems that heat water with solar energy are catching on--again. Could they insulate building owners from fluctuating gas bills?Photos: Return of solar thermal TAGS: solar energy, electricity, heat, Toronto, water, Sun Microsystems Inc., president, U.S.

Keeping track of sun's power

October 13, 2006 Solar energy monitor doesn't sound exciting, but it could take financial sting out of putting panels on a building. TAGS: solar energy, utility company, electricity, Staples Inc., sun, arrangement, monitoring, grid, round, energy, San Jose, monitor

The greening of Las Vegas

March 9, 2007 It's not just the color of money. When you live in a water-starved desert, getting "green" can mean ripping up your lawn. Photos: Solar power pushes Vegas water TAGS: Las Vegas, city, electricity, station, solar energy, agency, utility

Getting the price right for solar

April 3, 2007 To be competitive, solar-panel makers are ramping up manufacturing, betting that economies of scale will translate to lower costs. TAGS: photovoltaics, solar energy, electricity, cell, manufacturing, supplier, U.S.

Silicon vs. CIGS: With solar energy, the issue is material

October 2, 2006 What should solar panels be made of? Silicon has history on its side, but the future may lie in CIGS. TAGS: silicon, material, solar energy, electricity, semiconductor, film, CEO
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