First Solar Researching New Thin-Film Technology in Silicon Valley
Reuters report suggests that First Solar is studying the possiblity of producing CIGS thin-film solar panels.
Green Week in Review podcast – April 9, 2010
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The Green Week in Review is a podcast, hosted by SustainableBusiness.com News Editor Bart King. It’s posted every Friday morning and is about 15 minutes long. You can listen to it through your browser or download it to a portable MP3 player. Sign up for our General News RSS Feed and it will be automatically downloaded to your computer’s media player each week. In this week’s show… EPA Issues Water Quality Guidance For Mountaintop Removal Mining Sony Aims for Zero Environmental Impact by 2050 Plus, a summary of the week’s top cleantech headlines. ++++ Email comments or questions to bart@sustainablebusiness.com
Annual Wind Market Update for US Released
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released its annual market report.
Sony Aims for Zero Environmental Impact by 2050
Company announced first five-year targets on 'Road to Zero' plan.
Google, GE and Others Urge Obama to Give Consumers Energy Info
Letter sent ahead of Washington Forum on supplying energy usage info to consumers.
Solar Plane Completes First Flight
Swiss-made solar impulse successfully completed it maident flight.
Draft Climate Bill Contains Oil Transport Tax
Lobbyists get to work influencing how the new tax revenue should be spent.
GE Unveils LED Lightbulb to Replace Standard 40-Watt
Bulb is expected to go on sale at the end of this year or the beginning of 2011.
AES Wind Generation Acquires 700MW European Project Pipeline
51% stake in developer 3E's portfolio marks entry into Poland's wind market.
DONG Energy Submits Bid for $1.8B Offshore Wind Farm
400-MW offshore wind farm will be built off the Danish island of Anholt.