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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
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And God said, Let there be light; and there was light. And the Pope answered, Let there be solar energy; and there was solar energy. On Monday, the Vatican installed solar panels on its papal audience hall, channeling the light of God toward more renewable means. The photovoltaic cells will produce enough energy to provide heat, cool air and electricity for the holy hall. The building is used when bad weather days force worshipers to take their prayers inside. An AP Article news blurb says that a total of 2,700 panels will provide 300,000 kilowatt hours of energy. | | No comments for this item |
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Solar Sets World Efficiency Record |
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
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Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have set a world record in solar cell efficiency with a photovoltaic device that converts 40.8 percent of the light that hits it into electricity. This is the highest confirmed efficiency of any photovoltaic device to date. | | No comments for this item |
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Senate Passes Energy Tax Bill |
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 |
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The Senate passed a $17 billion energy tax measure that gives an unprecedented boost to the solar-power industry and extends tax credits for wind as well as for refineries that process heavy oil. The energy measure, passed by a 93-2 vote margin, is part of a tax bill pegged at more than $100 billion. The energy portion of the bill failed eight times in the Senate and has faced opposition in the House because portions of the legislation haven't been paid for with offsetting revenue. | | No comments for this item |
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