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Funnelling solar energy: MIT reveals its latest solar discovery
New solar technology being developed by MIT uses elastic strains to produce ‘unprecedented properties’ and get more power from the sun.
CleanTechnica

Nov 29, 2012

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Largest solar plant in the world nears completion
In Abu Dhabi, the largest concentrating solar power plant in the world – 100MW – is expected to be completed by the end of 2012.
CleanTechnica

Nov 28, 2012

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Solar round-up: An eclipse, a surprise and a new horizon
Last month Australia’s solar PV market saw a total eclipse, reached the 2GW threshold, and was surprised by the early reduction of the solar multiplier.
Warwick Johnston

Nov 22, 2012

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Preparing for ‘cheaper than grid’ solar electricity
As Hawaii solar creeps toward cost parity with the grid, the US state is learning some important lessons about unexpected barriers.
John Farrell

Nov 21, 2012

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IEA misses the point on solar
The IEA’s latest World Energy Outlook suggests that global solar growth is it about to run into a wall. But is this really accurate?
Terje Osmundsen

Nov 21, 2012

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2GW solar power plant to be built in Kazakhstan
A new deal will see the construction of a 2,000MW solar power plant in Kazakhstan – suddenly Australia’s recent PV milestone doesn’t seem so impressive.
Nicholas Brown

Nov 15, 2012

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Solar Insights: How low will China solar PV panels go?
Australia’s only solar panel manufacturer wants anti-dumping rules enforced against Chinese solar manufacturers. Plus: The Californian regulator takes the long-term view on solar storage; California’s solar milestone; and building-integrated solar market set to boom.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 29, 2012

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Floating solar islands designed to power crowded cities
Offshore solar farm concept floats ‘spider web’ of thin-film PV panels on sea’s surface to deliver renewable energy to congested coastal megacities.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 29, 2012

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Solar doubles wind in new investment in 2011
New investment in solar energy technologies jumped to $US136 billion in 2011, nearly twice the total invested in wind energy.
Staff Reporter

Jan 16, 2012

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