Two solar projects on California public land get federal OK
Approval of the plants planned in the Mojave Desert and Imperial Valley could increase the chances of several other projects in the state that await a U.S. green light. Federal officials Tuesday approved construction of the first two California solar energy projects to be built on public land in the sun-drenched Mojave Desert and Imperial Valley.

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President Obama Announces $2 Billion for Solar Projects
In this week’s radio and Web address, labeled A Solar Recovery, President Obama has announced that the Department of Energy is committing a staggering amount of USD 2 billion from a stimulus package to two solar companies. The move is part of the governments drive to build a clean energy economy and is expected to create thousands of jobs.

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Commission approves energy, resort projects
Maybe it wasn’t a world record, but it was fast enough: four public hearings and four approvals of Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations in about ten minutes. The Carbon County Commission convened each hearing …

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Vineland utility seeks partners in energy projects
VINELAND — The city’s electric utility wants to work with three companies for its next efforts in renewable energy.

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Solar projects on hold following laborer spat
Plans to place solar panels on city facilities were suspended indefinitely due to a recent labor-related dispute. The spat shut down construction of one of the nation’s biggest urban solar power plants after general laborers protested against a city ruling. Work resumed Thursday at the city-backed Sunset…

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Solar projects worth Rs 20k cr set for govt nod
The government is close to approving 15 to 20 solar energy projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission that will entail an investment of about Rs 20,000 crore in two to three years.

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SunEdison, an MEMC Company, and First Reserve Announce Joint Venture to Fund Up to $1.5 Billion of Solar Energy Projects
SunEdison, the solar energy development division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. , today announced an agreement with First Reserve Corporation to establish a joint venture which could provide for the acquisition of up to $1.5 billion in current and future SunEdison solar photovoltaic energy projects.

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$55 Million Solar Energy Projects
The Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved grants for six projects through the Solar Energy Program.

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Sri City to bid for solar projects
Sri City, south India’s largest private special economic zone (SEZ), has received its board’s approval to bid for solar-based power projects in six states. These are in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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Canadian Solar gets offers for 176 mw projects
BANGALORE, INDIA: Chinese solar-cell maker Canadian Solar Inc said it won contract offers for 176 megawatt of power projects from the Ontario Power Authority.

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