EU report shows potential for CSP
LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg, September 5, 2007. The European Commission has funded Euro 25 million for research into concentrating solar power in recent years, and the potential contribution of CSP “has still to be exploited.”

U.S. selects 13 inaugural solar cities
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 25, 2007. The U.S. Department of Energy has named 13 cities as inaugural ‘Solar America Cities’ for their high commitment to the adoption of solar technology at local level.

Solar race coming to an end
DALLAS, Texas, USA, July 25, 2007. Student teams are finishing an eight-day solar car race across the eastern United States, with speeds averaging from 12 to 45 mph.

Nuclear survey shows strong perception for solar
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 25, 2007. More Americans think solar will be a source of electricity in 2022 than think wind power will be.

Australia selects fifth 'solar city'
CANBERRA, Australia, July 25, 2007. Central Victoria will receive Aus$15 million to promote the use of solar energy among its residents.

Solar power could create 123,000 new jobs in Texas by 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, USA, July 4, 2007. Development of the solar industry in Texas would have a significant economic impact for consumers, the environment and workers in the state.

Solar Decathlon teams selected for October competition
WASHINGTON, DC, US, May 30, 2007. Twenty teams from four countries will compete in the third Solar Decathlon competition this October in the U.S. capital.

U.S. retail giant to buy solar power
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, US, May 16, 2007. One of the largest retail chains in the United States will purchase solar electricity for 22 of its stores.

Utility to build largest solar power facility in northwest U.S.
BELLEVUE, Washington, US, May 16, 2007. A California solar company will build a US$3.7 million solar generating facility in Washington state that will be the first commercial installation to use solar panels made in that state.

Utility files plan to spur investment in solar energy
NEWARK, New Jersey, US, May 2, 2007. An electric utility in New Jersey wants to invest US$100 million over the next two years to finance installation of solar systems.

Australia selects fourth solar city
CANBERRA, Australia, April 25, 2007. The government of Australia will provide Aus$12.3 million to install solar PV panels on 230 buildings and 1,000 solar hot water systems in the Northern Territory town of Alice Springs.

U.S. provides $168 million for 13 solar projects
LOWELL, Massachusetts, US, March 21, 2007. The U.S. Department of Energy has selected 13 industry-led solar projects to receive US$168 million to “significantly reduce the cost of producing and distributing solar energy.”

UK universities receive £1.5 million to reduce cost of solar power
MANCHESTER, UK, March 7, 2007. A UK funding agency for university research has awarded £1.5 million to develop new and potentially cheaper ways of generating solar power.

German company to build largest solar factory in U.S.
BONN, Germany, March 7, 2007. SolarWorld Group is building an integrated solar silicon wafer and solar cell production facility that will be the largest in the United States when completed in 2009.

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