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Monday, February 23, 2009

Olympics 2016 could be 100% green powered

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Olympics 2016 could be 100% green powered
"...The green energy promise includes electricity generated using wind power, solar power, waste incineration, and other energy sources that do not rely on nuclear or fossil fuel. The main stadium’s roof would be covered with solar panels generating enough electricity to power 1,000 households...."
Reference: www.fairhome.co.uk

Monday, February 9, 2009

Solar flair

Is Lanai's new solar farm part of the solution or just bright shining PR?
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Solar flair
"...The initiative's aim is to have 70 percent of Hawaii's energy come from renewable sources by 2030. Moreover, of 1,100 megawatts (MW) of identified renewables to be integrated in the Hawaii Electric Company (HECO) grid, more than 700 MW are to be implemented within five years...."
Reference: www.mauitime.com