Top Ten Renewable Energy Stories of 2006

Filed in archive Alternative Energy on December 30, 2006

I have in mind, a list of the top ten stories that happened this year but when I googled around for more information, I came up with this list from Renewable Energy Access. It looks like they have got some of it right (hehehe) so please allow me to list them down here for you. If you have comments or suggestions on whether or not these stories or other stories should be part of the list, send me an email, okay?

So without further ado, here they are:

Million Solar Roofs Bill Signed into Law
Governor Schwarzenegger signs the Million Solar Roofs Bill to jump start California's solar program.

Solar Cell Breaks the 40% Efficiency Barrier
A photovoltaic (PV) milestone! 40.7% efficiency! Excitement all around! Need I say more?

Key Tax Bill for Renewables Passed by Congress
The U.S. Senate approves a bill that extends tax credits to renewable energy industries.

SunPower to Acquire PowerLight
Sun Power and Power light merges to become a huge solar energy provider. The company name might be changed to Sunlight hehehe.

Australia to Build 154 MW Solar Energy Plant
With a sum cost of US$ 57 million, the Australians become legitimate partners in the renewable energy movement with this development.

Virgin Group to Invest $3 Billion in Renewable Energy
Virgin is into everything and with this $7.3 Billion effort, we are to see a lot of virgins soon.

UK Offshore Wind Projects Given Green Light
Two offshore wind projects from our chaps in London, the London rray and the Thanet.

Biodiesel Edges Out Ethanol
Another debate on Biodiesel Versus Bioethanol with Biodiesel coming out ahead.

The Rebirth of Concentrating Photovoltaics
A renewed interest in Concentrating Photovoltaics means more investments and cost reductions beyond the Solar Power 2006 convention.

Selling Solar to Mainstream America
What hppens on Janury 1, 2007? $3.2 Billion in funding to build solar roofs in California takes effect.

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