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October 8, 2009 -- At the opening of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon on the National Mall, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced up to $87 million will be made available to support the development of new solar energy technologies and the rapid deployment of available carbon-free solar energy systems. Of this funding, $50 million comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The 47 projects with universities, electric power utilities, DOE’s National Laboratories, and local governments have been selected to support use of solar technologies in U.S. cities, help address technical challenges, ensure reliable connectivity with the electrical grid, and train a new generation of solar workers to install and maintain solar energy systems. Read more...

October 7, 2009 -- Canadian investors who have turned away from socially responsible and green investments due to their lack lustre performance should think twice before giving up on Green Capitalism. More specifically, direct ownership of profits from selling solar energy into the utility grid, backed by government guarantees, has outperformed the majority of socially responsible and green investment funds. This direct ownership is a staple for European investors due to its stability and consistent returns. Read more...

October 7, 2009 -- The Executive Order requires federal agencies to set a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target for 2020 within 90 days. It also requires federal agencies to increase energy efficiency, reduce the petroleum consumption of their fleets, conserve water, reduce waste, support sustainable communities, and leverage their federal purchasing power to promote environmentally-responsible products and technologies. Read more...

July 25, 2009 -- On the 25th of July 2009, the Walnut Solar Car Team participated in the DELL-Winston School Solar Car Challenge. SolarMax was the main sponsor of the team, which took part in the Open Division. Read more...

March 29, 2009 -- China Sunergy Co. Ltd. has signed a letter of intent with SolarMax Technology Inc. for the supply of 25 megawatts (MW) of solar cells to SolarMax in 2009. The supply schedule and supply volume are subject to change depending negotiations between both parties. According to the letter of intent, SolarMax will act as a sales agent and representative of China Sunergy in the U.S., and China Sunergy will receive local support from SolarMax. The parties will also work together on future. Read more...