Submitted by robin.clawson on Thu, 2017/01/26 - 12:50
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In efforts to reduce their reliance upon traditional fossil fuels, more countries are turning to solar to meet their renewable energy goals.</p>
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Israel announced it will begin making plans for a 500-megawatt solar power facility, the largest of its kind of the country. The project, which will be a public-private partnership, will cover about 2.3 square miles near the town of Dimona.</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Tue, 2017/01/24 - 11:16
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Looking back at 2016, it was a banner year for renewable energy in general and for solar power in particular. Although the political climate around the world was tumultuous and unpredictable throughout the year, solar deployments continued to make inroads everywhere from China to the U.S. Let's look at what some of the major trends in solar from 2016 mean for the industry's ongoing development in 2017 and beyond:</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Thu, 2017/01/19 - 09:00
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Local municipalities around the country are all doing all they can to take advantage of the many benefits that come along with using solar power. </p>
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And, much like the diversity of places and thoughts across the country, these communities are taking different approaches to procuring solar power. For instance, Newton, Massachusetts, is undergoing a three-phase plan to install solar panels on a variety of government buildings.</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Tue, 2017/01/17 - 14:30
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<strong>Trina Solar announces high honors in IHS Markit PV Module Supplier Scorecard</strong></p>
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In our efforts to remain an industry leader in the solar PV sector, Trina Solar is pleased to announce receiving an overwhelmingly positive review from one of the industry's most respected organizations.</p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Thu, 2017/01/12 - 10:38
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While solar energy has proven its ability to reduce energy costs over time, as well as lower the carbon footprint of a home or business, solar systems do involve upfront costs. However, both the federal government and the majority of states offer tax credits and other economic incentives that help to offset these costs and make clean, renewable energy more accessible to residential and commercial property owners.</p>
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<span style="font-size:20px"><strong>State and local programs</strong></span></p>
Submitted by robin.clawson on Tue, 2017/01/10 - 11:39
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Reducing pollution levels by providing a clean, renewable energy source is just one of the ways the solar power is helping to create a more sustainable planet. Another aspect of the solar industry that is included in this goal is to provide long-term employment for workers both directly and indirectly.</p>
Submitted by yun.zhang01 on Thu, 2017/01/05 - 22:13
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Installing a commercial or residential solar system is a great way to save money and contribute to creating a more sustainable society. By converting sunlight into electricity, you cut your electricity bills while also reducing carbon pollution emitted during the burning of traditional fossil fuels.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Tue, 2017/01/03 - 16:00
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Many commercial enterprises in a wide range of industries are lowering their overhead costs by installing photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into usable electricity. By moving away from traditional sources of fossil fuels and embracing a clean, renewable energy source like solar power, businesses not only gain a significant financial advantage in an increasingly competitive global market, but they reduce their carbon footprint as well.</p>