Submitted by mark.wolff on Sun, 2016/05/22 - 21:00
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For the first time in history, solar-power generation has outpaced wind-powered energy sources in California.</p>
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According to Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, California obtained more of its energy from solar panels than from wind energy in 2015.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Sun, 2016/05/22 - 21:00
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Salt Lake City has signed up for a utility-sponsored solar program that will double the amount of electricity the city receives from renewable energy sources.</p>
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Through the program with Rocky Mountain Solar, city residents will be able to sign up for solar generated electricity starting January 2017. Additionally, the municipal government will receive 6-12 percent of its electricity from solar by the end of the year. Municipal operations plan to be 50 percent solar powered by 2020.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Sun, 2016/05/15 - 21:00
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Hi, and welcome back to another Trina Solar video blog. Recently, EcoVadis awarded Trina a Silver Recognition Level in its Corporate Social Responsibility performance survey. This award comes in recognition of the company’s commitment to the environment, fair business practices, sustainable procurement, and labor practices & human rights.</p>
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CHANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic ("PV") modules, solutions, and services, today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong, May 26, 2016), to discuss its results for the first quarter of 2016.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Sun, 2016/05/08 - 21:00
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As more people continue to realize the advantages of clean, renewable energy sources, municipalities and local governments around the country have begun rolling out new regulations for installing solar systems.</p>
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San Francisco is leading the pack. The city’s Board of Supervisors recently passed legislation requiring solar panels be installed in all new residential and commercial buildings 10 stories or shorter.</p>
