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Published on July 18th, 2011 | by Zachary Shahan

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Solar Energy News {Weekly Round-Up}

July 18th, 2011 by Zachary Shahan 

To start off this weekly round-up of solar energy news, here’s a little note from a friend at CalFinder Solar:

“Curious what it would cost to install solar panels on your home? We are launching a promotion to spread the good solar word. Click to sign up for a free home solar assessment by July 22 and you’ll be entered to win a set of 20 Sunforce Solar Landscape Lights valued at $80. Gain a little knowledge and illuminate your homewith sun-powered energy at the same time. Win-win!

Now, some other solar stories from around, including this video which was written about in story #2:

1. Hawaii Goes Big in Solar With SolarCity, SET, More
2. The Astounding Potential of a Solar Energy Tipping Point (Video)
3. A Solar Re-Skin at FedEx Field
4. Stat of the Week: 0.02 Percent
5. Worldwide energy sharing may be closer than once thought
6. Federal government to refine solar energy development zones
7. Interior Department moves toward a smart solar energy program
8. Solar Lighting Boosts Safe Childbirth (Video) — video below as well
9. Solar panel rebate program may relaunch in L.A.
10. Can Coal Mines Become Solar Farms?
11. Japan’s Softbank to build experimental solar plant this year
12. Solar Success Story: Real Savings are Here Now

Image via Snork Maiden

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