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3GSM Motorola is trialling the use of wind and solar powered generators as an alternative to diesel power for remote GSM cell sites.

By John Leyden /14th February 2007
Source: The Register
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/02/14/moto_green_gsm_cell/

MTC Namibia will run the alternative power system between April 2007 and July 2007 in what’s promoted as the first-ever trial of the technology on a live network. The trial, supported by the GSM Association, involves the installation of the Motorola wind and solar system at an operational MTC Namibia cell site.
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By Yu-huay Sun Bloomberg / Jan 30, 2007
The China Post
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/news/archives/business/2007130/101315.htm

Taiwan Power Co., the island’s biggest electricity generator, plans to spend NT$3.57 billion installing solar panels as the government aims to reduce dependency on energy imports. The project, pending approval by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, will increase the state-run utility’s capacity by 10 megawatts, or 71 times, by 2011, Yu Shang-hsiung, Taipower’s development director, said by phone yesterday. Taipower’s solar power capacity is currently 140 kilowatts, according to Yu. (more…)

Paul Kilduff, Special to The San Francisco Chronicle  /January 6, 2007
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/01/06/HOGVMNCB361.DTL&hw=solarcity&sn=001&sc=1000

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to leave less of a carbon footprint on this overheated old orb of ours, no doubt you’ve considered going solar. That is, until you took a gander at the considerable costs of putting a rack of electricity-generating photovoltaic cells on your roof. After rebates for an average 3,000- to 4,000-square-foot home, it’ll cost you about $15,000. It’s enough to make you consider trading in your SUV for a used Prius instead.

But harnessing the sun’s power for your own electrical needs doesn’t have to be a solo project. As a group of homeowners in Portola Valley working with a new solar power company has demonstrated, economies of scale (i.e., getting a discount by buying in bulk) can apply to solar power installation as well. Working with SolarCity, 68 homeowners in Portola Valley signed up last month to convert their houses to solar power at a 25 to 30 percent discount over the cost of going it alone.
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(written in German by Rosmarie Kayser, published at Bethlehem Mission Immensee, Switzerland
/translated by Wolfy Becker  / 15 January, 2007
Source: Livinginperu.com
http://www.livinginperu.com/blogs/features/246

At the beginning of January, Swiss solar energy engineer is flying to Peru and stay there for the next three years. On behalf of the Bethlehem Mission Immensee (http://www.bethlehem-mission.ch/) he will participate in a project that will introduce simple solar energy techniques to the population high up in the Andes.

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By Maria Abi-Habib /Special to The Daily Star
Saturday, January 13, 2007
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=1&article_id=78534

BEIRUT: The abundance of sunlight in Lebanon may be the cleanest and most viable energy alternative to oil, according to experts who attended a workshop on renewable energy hosted by the Lebanese Environmental Party on Friday. “The politics of energy are controlled by the oil industry,” said Habib Maalouf, president of the Environmental Party. “We are working to liberate the energy sector from this influence and to promote the energy we naturally possess in Lebanon, like solar energy.”
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By Khawaja Ahsan Paul
‘Pakistan Times’ Punjab Bureau Chief
source. Pakistan Times
http://www.pakistantimes.net/2007/01/13/top5.htm

LAHORE: Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan, Zhang Chunxiang has said that China can transfer its solar and wind energy technologies to enable Pakistan speedily bridge the gap between power generation and consumption in the country.  He was addressing members of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here Friday. LCCI acting president Yaqoob Tahir Izhar, former presidents Bashir A Baksh, Mian Misbahur Rehman, Mian Anjum Nisar, Mian Shafqat Ali, former SVP Sohail Lashari and former vice-president Mohammad Ali Mian were also present on the occasion.
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PG&E Solar Education Program Provides a Total of $1.7 Million in 2006 to Public Schools in Underserved Communities in Northern and Central California

Sacramento, CA,  Jan 10, 2007
Source: Pacific Gas and Electric Company press release
http://www.pge.com/news/news_releases/q1_2007/070110.html
Pacific Gas and Electric Company today announced that it has awarded $200,000 in Bright Ideas grants to 39 underserved schools in northern and central California for their innovative solar science projects in 2006. The Bright Ideas program is part of PG&E’s Solar Schools education program, which awarded $1.7 million throughout the year. “In providing Bright Ideas grants to fund innovative solar science programs, we hope to teach tomorrow’s leaders about solar power and the environmental benefits of renewable energy,” said Ophelia Basgal, Pacific Gas and Electric Company vice president of civic partnerships and community initiatives. “This goal would not be possible without the unwavering dedication of the program’s teachers, who have found creative ways to convey the importance of renewable energy to their students.” PG&E’s Bright Ideas initiative provides grants of $2,500 and $5,000 to underserved schools in PG&E’s service area for innovative solar science projects.
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Fact Sheet
US Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Washington, DC /October 31, 2006
http://www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/fs/2006/75369.htm

Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate:
Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Task Force

The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate is a unique public-private initiative among government and private sector partners from Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the United States. In remarks delivered to experts representing all Partner nations gathered at the American Electric Power facility in Columbus, Ohio, Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky today announced that the Partnership has begun a new implementation phase with the start of a series of multifaceted programs designed to promote cleaner, cost-effective energy technologies and practices among the Partner nations. The Partnership is identifying policies and deploying technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote healthier air quality, advance sustained economic growth, and reduce poverty. It is now embarking on implementing voluntary practical measures to create new investment opportunities, build local capacity, and improve economic and energy security. The Partnership involves countries that account for about half of the world’s population and more than half of the world’s economy and energy use.

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Posted : 23 Nov 2006
Source: Electronic Engineering Times
http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800442998_765245_a4faacd0200611_no.HTM

China photovoltaic (PV) cell and module maker Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd formed a new subsidiary, Shenzhen Suntech Power (Stock) Co. Ltd, to promote and develop solar power grid integration projects, particularly in Southern China.  “Shenzhen Suntech marks a milestone in our ongoing efforts to develop the solar market in China,” said Zhengrong Shi, chairman and CEO of Suntech. “The new company will provide us with additional promotional and technical service capabilities in Southern China and allow us to take advantage of the Shenzhen government’s support for solar energy applications.”

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