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Loading ...Toward a Sustainable Photovoltaics Industry
Saturday, March 14th, 2009Photovoltaic (PV) technology usually is portrayed as a “win-win” solution that can harness “free” solar energy to address climate change, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports and create “green jobs.” Its greater use has often been advocated for many of the nations of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) (see here, here, here and here). […]
Wal-Mart Mexico Installs Largest Photovoltaic Array in Latin America / Wal-Mart de México coloca la instalación fotovoltaica más grande de América Latina
Monday, January 19th, 2009From Wal-Mart: Wal-Mart Mexico Inaugurates Largest Sun-Operated Photovoltaic Installation in Latin America 1,056 solar panels were installed on the roof of Bodega Aurrera Aguascalientes 140 tons of CO2 emissions will be eliminated Solar panels will generate 20% of the store’s energy requirements for a full year Wal-Mart Mexico successfully concluded the installation of a photovoltaic […]
Solar Energy & Energy Efficiency for Baja California Homes
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008This project is interesting to me for several reasons. I like that it will help home owners reduce their energy consumption, will provide photovoltaics to low- and middle-income households, and will emphasize systems “financially feasible for users” (sometimes household solar systems promoted are not appropriate to the income bracket they are supposed to serve). I […]