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Wind and Solar Power Working in Tandem
Dec 3 2008, Varsha Lohlta

There is much talk about alternative (or “green”) energy sources these days. Although there a several different types-ethanol, biomass, hydroelectric, and geothermal heat pumps, to name just a few-two types have risen to prominence in the political...

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North Africa: Plenty of Sun, Nobody Catching Any Rays
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Toyota working on solar powered green car
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Demand for solar panels exceeds supply
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The solar solution to everything
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Japan’s New Eco-Fashion Statement: The Solar-Powered Bra
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GM Makes Spain a Bit Greener
Trish Smith, Baltimore
GM just announced that its new Zaragoza plant in northeaster Spain will be the world’s largest plant to use rooftop solar panels.
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‘OTEC’ - Efforts For Renewable Energy
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Eco-Friendly Home
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Sharp corp’s endeavour to lighten up the off grid areas with its innovative stand-alone photovoltaic system
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World's First Solar LED Headlamp
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India and its depleting oil-reserves: A review
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Will end of energy crisis mean end of war?
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Solar-Powered Rickshaw Unveiled in India
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