Solar Power Moves Ahead in California

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:34:36 -0700

Solar power continues to expand its presence as the California Commission gave the go-ahead for a 250-megawatt solar-thermal project.

Solar Power: Obama Gets Solar Panel Offers

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:02:50 -0700

Solar power at the White House could become a reality, as several solar power enthusiasts and firms have approached President Barack Obama to install panels on the building.

Solar Power Gets Green Light in California

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:25 -0700

Solar power is getting the green light in California. Pun intended. Earlier this week the California Energy Commission approved a 250-megawatt solar thermal project. The Beacon Solar Energy project, to be built on the western edge of the Mojave Desert, will rely on long rows of curved mirrors that will collect energy from the sun and heat tubes filled with fluid to help run a steam turbine ...

Solar power: California approves first solar thermal project in 20 years

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:34:14 -0700

The California Energy Commission approved construction Wednesday on the first solar thermal farm regulators have permitted in two decades. The Beacon Solar Energy project on the western edge of the Mojave Desert is one of a group of solar roposals...

Solar power topic of bylaw

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:43:49 -0700

MONSON - The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Sept. 21 at the Town Office Building on Main Street on a new zoning bylaw that will allow commercial solar generation facilities in certain areas of town.