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Intel’s 8 New Solar Projects Raise the Bar on Tech Industry

by Timothy B. Hurst on January 25th, 2010

Intel to add 2.5 megawatts of new solar generation at 8 sites in 4 states

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Colorado State University Opens One of the Largest Solar Plants at a University in the US

by Beth Buczynski on January 22nd, 2010

Colorado State University today dedicated one of the largest solar plants in the nation to be housed at a university.

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Walmart Steps-Up Solar Effort, New California Array Is Company’s Largest

by Timothy B. Hurst on January 19th, 2010

Walmart's plan to double its solar energy use in California in eighteen months took a big step forward Monday as the company put the finishing touches on a 1-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant at its distribution center in Apple Valley.

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Two Colorado Microbreweries Turn to Solar in One Week

by Timothy B. Hurst on January 11th, 2010

When people think of microbreweries in Colorado known for their sustainable business practices, the first name that comes to mind is usually New Belgium Brewing. But less than a mile away, local's favorite, Odell Brewing, is holding up its own.

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Solar Industry: Solar Could Meet 15% of US Demand by 2020

by Timothy B. Hurst on December 14th, 2009

In Copenhagen, solar industry groups release report saying a ramp-up of solar would reduce CO2 emissions by 1 billion tons, creating 6.3 million jobs.

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Solar Now Available in Colorado for as Little as $1,000

by Timothy B. Hurst on October 15th, 2009

The rooftop solar industry just got a huge shot in the arm on Tuesday when San Francisco-based SunRun announced it would be offering Colorado homeowners solar-power leases for as little as $1,000 down.

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Wind vs. Solar: If I Had A Million Dollars…

by David Wescott on September 18th, 2009

If you were forced to invest a million dollars in the wind industry OR the solar industry, which would you choose and why?

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Largest Solar System in the Wine Industry

by LiveOAK Staff on February 20th, 2009

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines today unveils the largest solar tracking array in the wine industry, a 3-acre, state-of-the-art, 756 kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) single-axis tracking system designed to offset 75% of the winery’s energy usage at its Paso Robles operations.

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