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by Rajesh Chhabara /23 Apr 2008
Source: ClimateChangeCorp.com
http://www.climatechangecorp.com/content.asp?contentid=5283

Muhammad Yunus harnesses the power of the carbon markets to put green energy in the hands of his country’s poor.  While world powers continue to debate climate change and who should take more responsibility for saving the world, an ambitious green energy program in Bangladesh is banking on the poor to find a sustainable solution.  Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has successfully extended his microfinance magic to power rural communities with renewable energy that creates more jobs and income for the poor and reduces greenhouse gases. (more…)

by David Goll 7East Bay Business Times /April 21, 2008
Source: BizJournals.com
http://www.bizjournals.com/eastbay/stories/2008/04/21/daily9.html

Two more stores operated by Safeway Inc. converted to solar power Monday in honor of the 39th annual Earth Day, being observed Tuesday.  Pleasanton-based Safeway (NYSE: SWY) unveiled the new power systems at stores in Fairfield and Placerville, two of the 23 stores in California being converted to solar power. The solar systems reduce the stores’ reliance on traditional fossil fuels, the emissions of which most scientists implicate as the chief cause of global warming. (more…)

Miami, Florida, April 22, 2008
Source: Environmental News Service (ENS)
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/apr2008/2008-04-22-093.asp

A new clean energy system is powering Miami City Hall, making Miami the first major U.S. city to power its City Hall with solar and alternative energy.  The City Hall’s entire interior lighting system has been upgraded with state-of-the-art energy efficient lamps and fixtures. In addition, four state-of-the-art photovoltaic solar panels have been installed on the south lawn. Together, these efforts will reduce over half of the City Hall lighting load and cut the building’s energy bill by an estimated $9,000 per year.
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By Daniel Pye, Buffalo, N.Y, April 24, 2008
Source: Niagara Gazette.com
http://www.niagara-gazette.com/newsrefresh/gnnnewsrefresh_story_115183704.html

After almost a year of hammering out details, the Erie County Legislature passed an sales tax exemption for solar energy technology.  New York State has already amended the tax law to eliminating state sales and compensating use taxes from solar energy equipment and gave municipalities the option to do the same. After a public hearing on March 27, the county legislature decided to go ahead with its plan to do the same to bring some the investment in solar energy to Western New York, said Legislator Robert Reynolds, Jr., D-Hamburg. (more…)

Freehold, New Jersey, March 1, 2008
Source: Trinity Solar press release
http://trinitysolarsystems.com/content/view/35/

Trinity Solar, a leading provider of solar energy systems to home and business owners, recently installed its 500th solar electric system.  Trinity Solar reached this threshold by servicing clients located throughout New Jersey, New York and Delaware.
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Freehold, New Jersey, April 25, 2008
Source: Trinity Solar press release
http://trinitysolarsystems.com/content/view/38/

According to data provided by New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program[1], Trinity Solar (formerly known as Trinity Heating & Air, Inc.) is the largest installer of solar power systems in New Jersey, the second largest market in the United States[2]. Since the inception of the program and according to the data provided by the Office of Clean Energy (OCE), Trinity has installed over 423 systems with the next nearest competitor only installing 197 systems. Overall, Trinity Solar has installed more than twice as many systems as any other installer and continues to increase its leadership position. In 2007, Trinity Solar installed nearly 3 times as many systems as its nearest competitor. (more…)

Kui Kinyanjui, Nairobi /22 April 2008
Source: AllAfrica.com
http://allafrica.com/stories/200804230297.html

As more technology companies seek to extend their reach in rural areas not served by the national power grid, infrastructure provider Kenya Data Networks (KDN) has announced a partnership that will see it provide alternatively powered computers.  The company will provide hardware as it meets new environmental standards.  KDN and US-based non-profit making organisation, Inveneo, plan to provide solar and battery powered computers in rural areas to allow users to access technology with better infrastructure in place. (more…)

by Andrew Cannarsa, The Examiner /Apr 26, 200
Source: Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/a-1361018~Law_increases_Maryland_grants_for_residential_solar_power_systems.html?cid=temp-popular

Maryland’s solar energy market appears to have a bright future. Gov. Martin O’Malley on Thursday signed into law several bills aimed at lowering the cost of solar energy systems for Maryland homeowners.  The incentives were raised to encourage an increase in solar product sales, production and future job opportunities in the solar market.  “Gov. O’Malley has really stepped up to say that Maryland is going to be a leading state in solar energy,” said Peter Lowenthal, executive director of the Maryland-D.C.-Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association. (more…)

Siseko Njobeni, Johannesburg / 25 April 2008
Source: AllAfrica.com
http://allafrica.com/stories/200804250214.html

ISRAEL-based solar energy company MST Technology plans to enter SA’s electricity generation industry.  It would build a turnkey solar power plant in Taung, North West, the company’s SA representative, MK Malefane, said yesterday.  The company said the R48bn project would add 1000MW in the first year and 5000MW in all by the end of the fifth year.  SA faces an unprecedented electricity supply shortage, which is expected to continue until at least 2013. (more…)

Akeena Solar Brings Solar Power to Star Quality Concrete, Boosts Sustainable Concrete Recycling Process
Los Gatos, CA, April 23, 2008
Source: Akeena Solar, Inc press release /Businesswire
http://www.akeena.net/cm/Investor%20Relations/Home.html

Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, today announced the Star Quality Concrete project. This installation will be the largest commercial solar power system in San Jose.  The 410 KW Akeena Solar power system will house 1,890 Akeena solar panels on the roof of Star Quality Concrete in downtown San Jose. (more…)