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●	Three Nanotechnology Solar Breakthroughs - Nano Solar Storage, Solar Virus, Micro Solar Thermal
	If you follow are musings at all, you know we are mad about the potential for nanotechnology to rapidly advance solar energy as a mainstream energy platform. It never seems to happen, but the nano revolution is coming closer every day!
●	China Flooded US With Solar Panel Imports At End Of 2011
	The trade battle between China and the United States over the issue of solar imports is getting heated. The fact China flooded the U.S. with panels just before the end of 2011 makes it all the more so.
●	Simplify Your Life
	We at SolarCompanies.com don’t often tout certain lifestyles, but we ran across an article on Yahoo.com that is led us to an interesting man. It is all about a guy who simplified his life.
●	The SolarStrong Project
	The biggest solar panel manufacturer and Bank of America are teaming up to put solar panels on military housing. The $1 billion project is a massive commitment.
●	Google Ditches Solar Energy
	In a sweeping move, Google has decided to do some “spring cleaning”…in October and ditch a number of programs. Sadly, this includes ditching its support for solar energy.
●	China Takeover Of US Solar Panel Market Hits Snag
	The ongoing Chinese takeover of the United States solar panel market has hit a snag. The Justice Department has started an investigation to see if the imported panels violate federal law.
●	Solar Energy Must Stand On Its Own
	The solar energy industry has been going through a golden period the last decade. That is about to end and we now will see if solar energy can stand on its own.
●	Solar Energy Key To Oil Problem?
	Solar energy has often been touted as an alternative to oil use, but what if it can actually extend the use of oil in the modern world? As far fetched as it sounds, it appears to be happening.
●	China And United States To Enter Trade War On Solar Panels
	China and the United States appear to be heading towards a potential trade war on solar panels of all things. The problem is how the government support their companies.
●	Solar Grows In US Despite Solyndra Mess
	The Solyndra mess might lead one to think solar energy was in for a rough ride. The opposite is true as solar energy use continues to grow in the United States.
●	The Solyndra Boondoggle
	Well, they say that an industry hasn’t arrived until it has had its first major political scandal. For solar energy, the Solyndra boondoggle may just be that scandal.
●	The Military And Renewable Energy
	The relationship between the military and renewable energy is a complex one. You might be surprised to learn we are not adamantly against it even though we are a solar site.
●	Using Solar Power To Cool Your Home
	Any mention of solar power usually raises images of using the sun to heat things such as water. In truth, you can use solar power to cool a home as well.
●	Nissan Leaf Battery Soul To Live On
	What happens when a car dies? We tend to name our cars, so does it have a soul and where does it go? In the case of the Nissan Leaf, the battery soul lives on!
●	Federal Solar Incentives Under Attack
	The federal government is currently hotly debating how to come up with a solution to the debt ceiling problem. Unfortunately, federal solar incentives are in serious trouble.
●	Google Putting Money Where Virtual Mouth Is On Renewable Energy
	2011 is the year of renewable energy for Google. The search engine behemoth has is on pace to invest more than $1.4 billion in wind, solar and other renewable energy projects.
●	President Obama Breaks Promise To Put Solar Panels On White House
	President Obama has failed to meet a deadline to put solar panels and a solar water heat on the White House. So much for the green President.
●	From Paris To Amsterdam On Solar Power
	The best way to get around Europe is the excellent train system. A new track lets you head from Paris to Amsterdam powered by electricity generated from solar power.
●	Federal Government Subtly Plans For Peak Oil
	The concept of peak oil has evolved from a dismissed theory to one governments actively plan for. You don’t hear much from the United States on it, but the government is planning for it.
●	Japan To Mandate Solar Panels On All New Buildings By 2030
	Japan’s energy situation is dire. To help resolve the problem, it is considering a mandate for solar panels to be included on all new buildings by 2030.
●	90 Percent Efficient Solar Panel Coming
	Solar panels are woefully inefficient. It has long been the dream of eggheads like moi to see a highly efficient solar panel. Well, a 90 percent efficient solar panel may be coming soon.
●	GM Launches Solar Farm For Factory
	GM has made a green move with its Chevy Volt. Now it is launching a small solar farm at the plant that builds the car to reduce costs and global emissions.
●	India Makes Massive Move Towards Solar Power Future
	India and China are often criticized for not embracing clean energy. In the case of India, that might be changing with news it is making a massive move towards solar power.
●	Why You Should Care About Problems At First Solar
	First Solar is a solar firm that is getting pounded on the stock market for poor revenue results. Here is why you should care about problems at First Solar and what you can do.
●	Solar Power On The Battlefield
	Mention solar and people tend to think of panels on roofs and a certain hippy element. Given this, you might be surprised to learn the role of solar power on the battlefield.
●	Why Total Oil Company Purchase Of Solar Company Is Significant
	The news is out that French oil company, Total, has purchased a majority share in SunPower, an American solar panel producer. This news is significant for a number of reasons.
●	The Top 10 Solar States
	The Solar Energy Industries Association is out with its list of the top 10 states that use solar energy. The list is not really comprised of any surprises, which is a bit disappointing.
●	More On The Huge Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System
	That’s not a mirage you’re seeing in California’s Mojave Desert—it’s renewable energy taking its largest step forward yet through what will be the largest solar electric generating system in the world, dethroning the PS20 solar power plant located near Se
●	Big Apple Garbage Dumps Going Solar
	Big Apple Garbage Dumps Going Solar New York has often been called the ultimate concrete jungle
●	GE Goes All In On Solar Power
	General Electric is often considered a bit of a bell weather in the energy industry. The fact GE is investing $600 million into its thin film solar division is a good sign for solar power.
●	New 3M Chinese Plant Raises Fundamental Solar Industry Issues
	3M is one of the largest companies in the world. Its announcement of a new Chinese plant to produce solar products highlights a fundamental issue in the solar industry.
●	Google Getting Its Solar Groove On
	Google has been stretching its investment arms out into a lot of interesting areas. A new move we are seeing is Google getting its solar groove on as it starts considering energy issues.
●	New Hope for Mother Nature: Global Solar Cell Production Doubles
	Article discussing the advancement in solar power in the energy segment. Specifically, the fact that global solar cell production has doubled.
●	Party with the Sun and Everyone’s Invited: 33% Renewable Energy Law Passes
	We informed you a few weeks ago that the California State Senate passed legislation State Bill 23 (SB 23), which then progressed on to SB 2X, indicating a huge/gigantic/colossal/unprecedented leap forward for renewable energy.
●	Turning Skyscrapers Into Solar Energy Producers
	Skyscrapers usually consist of a whole lot of glass. Well, what if you could turn that glass into a solar energy producer? A program in Chicago is trying to do just that.
●	Solar Dots – 2011 Update
	In the past, we’ve touted the major breakthrough in solar efficiency that will be solar dots. Here’s a quick update as to where things stand in 2011 with these magical dots.
●	Ca Senate Bill 2x
	Senate Bill 2x Brings California another Step Closer to Renewable Energy The California State Senate recently passed legislation State Senate Bill 23 (SB 23), signifying a gigantic step forward for renewable energy
●	Another Big Breakthrough On The Way For Clean Energy
	Clean and renewable energy is gaining some very positive traction in the world, creating some exciting momentum.
●	California SB 23
	California SB 23 Our Future Is Only as Certain as Our Energy Sources - Fight for a New Renewable Energy Standard for California
●	Solar State Of The Union Address
	Solar Power and the State of the Union Address Clean and Green Energy Remains Our Choice 2011

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