Thursday, May 31, 2012

News: SpaceX cargo ship returns to Earth after historic mission

CNET has an article mentioning: "... The solar powered spacecraft chalked up a near flawless performance and three days later, the capsule maneuvered to within about 30 feet of the space station, turned off its ..."

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News: Circumnavigating the World in 585 Days Using Solar Energy on the ...

The Costa Rica Star has an article mentioning: "... Turanor to make history on May 6, when it pulled safely into Port Hercules, Monaco completing the first ever round-the-world journey by a solar-powered vessel. The Turanor is the brainchild of founder and expedition leader, Raphael Domjan , who created the foundation PlanetSolar to promote the use of solar ..."

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News: Temecula Solar Cup Team Falls to Jurupa, Elsinore

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... McKinney Underwood, spokesperson for the event Related Topics: Solar Cup boat race lake skinner boat race temecula lake skinner , and solar powered boat race What do you think of the Solar Cup? Tell us in the comments. Email me updates about this story. [["validates_email_format_of",{"message":"Enter a ..."

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News: Pictures: Solar Plane Poised for Intercontinental Flight

National Geographic has an article mentioning: "... Its planned journey over the Mediterranean Sea would place it into history books as the first manned solar flight to travel from one continent into another. "We are very confident," Solar Impulse spokesperson Alexandra Gindroz said. "Weather isn't a reliable ..."

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News: Solar Impulse stops off in Madrid on its way to Morocco

Gizmag has an article mentioning: "... The stopover was scheduled purely for technical reasons and to change pilots. The solar aircraft left Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland, flew over the Massif Central towards Toulose in the south of France, flew over the Pyrenees mountains at an ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane attempts intercontinental flight

Firstpost has an article mentioning: "... May 25, 2012 Follow @firstpostin #NewsTracker #plane #Solar power Print Email Share Comments Geneva Solar Impulse, the world?s biggest solar-powered aircraft, took off from Switzerland Thursday for its first intercontinental flight to Morocco. The aircraft started its voyage at Payerne in western ..."

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News: LCHS Wins Top Honor at Solar Cup

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... La Cañada High School , a veteran solar cup team, won top honors for the Hottest Looking Boat at the nation's largest solar-powered boat competition during Metropolitan Water District's 10th annual Solar Cup™ race, the Foothill Municipal Water District has announced.  Students from ..."

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News: Students Shine in Solar Boat Race

Laguna Beach Independent has an article mentioning: "... LBHS student Brock Csira competing in Temecula in a solar-powered boat. Photo by Dave Csira. Solar Cup faculty advisor and physics teacher Jennifer Merritt said advice from the Laguna Beach County Water District's water ..."

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News: Solar plane's first transcontinental flight delayed by clouds

Toronto Star has an article mentioning: "... DENIS BALIBOUSE/REUTERS Frank Jordans The Associated Press GENEVA&mdashAn experimental solar-powered airplane took off from Switzerland on its first transcontinental flight Thursday, aiming to reach North Africa next week. Pilot Andre Borschberg planned to ..."

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News: Solar Powered Aircraft Flies 17 Hours, Lands Safely in Madrid ...

IBTimes.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... A prototype solar-powered aircraft - HB-SIA - landed safely and successfully at Madrid's Barajas Airport last week, completing the first leg of its first intercontinental long haul ..."

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

News: Growth possible at sun-powered boat company in Rome

Utica Observer Dispatch has an article mentioning: "... The New Loon is an environmentally friendly solar powered boat that their company, the Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company, is preparing to build at their new headquarters in Rome. Yellow Pages Find whatever ..."

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News: Solar powered boats being made in Rome

NewsChannel 9 WSYR has an article mentioning: "... Solar Powered Boat Print Story Published: 5/28 8:15 pm Share Updated: 5/28 11:28 pm Rome (WSYR-TV) -- Can you imagine never having to shell out money for your boat? It ..."

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News: La Cañada High's solar boat deemed 'Hottest Looking'

Valley Sun has an article mentioning: "... Comments 0 The solar-powered boat created by La Canada Flintridge students for a countywide competition sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District. La Canada took honors for the ..."

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News: Swiss solar plane takes off for Morocco

The Local Switzerland has an article mentioning: "... Published: 24 May 2012 15:35 GMT+1 Online: http://www.thelocal.ch/3389/20120524/ Share Tweet The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse on Thursday took off for Morocco on its first intercontinental flight attempt without using a drop of fuel. Pilot André Borschberg ..."

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News: Solar Impulse Morocco-bound

euronews has an article mentioning: "... It weighs the same as a car. It holds the record for the longest flight by a manned solar-powered aeroplane: more than 26 hours, in 2010, over Switzerland. A round-the-world flight is planned for 2014. More about: Environmental protection Morocco New ..."

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News: Who needs petrol? Solar plane flies from Switzerland to Spain ...

Daily Mail has an article mentioning: "... By Eddie Wrenn PUBLISHED: 03:37 EST, 25 May 2012 UPDATED: 03:40 EST, 25 May 2012 Comments ( 3 Share The sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has landed safely in Madrid this morning - and now the plane waits to make another trip, this time across the Mediterranean. Pilot Andre ..."

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News: Track the Sun-Powered Solar Impulse Flight to Spain and Morocco

Green Prophet has an article mentioning: "... Avionnews More on Solar-Power and Morroco: World?s Longest Solar-Powered Flight to Land in Morocco Morocco Airport Counts Solar Power Carbon Savings Desertec Begins: 500MW Solar Power in 2012 Browse topics: green design green ..."

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News: Altran accompanies Solar Impulse on its first trans-mediterranean flight

Travel Daily News International has an article mentioning: "... in the Solar Impulse project since 2003, Altran , global leader in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting, now accompanies the solar plane in its first trans-Mediterranean flight from Spain to Morocco. > The aim of the Solar Impulse project is to continually go beyond the threshold and ..."

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News: Solar-powered Swiss Aircraft Starts First Intercontinental Flight

CRIENGLISH.com has an article mentioning: "... 2012-05-25 00:37:13     Xinhua       Web Editor: Yihang The world's biggest solar-powered aircraft, Solar Impulse, took off from its home country Switzerland on Thursday for its first ever intercontinental flight to Morocco. The aircraft started its ..."

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News: More to tech than toolboxes and teaspoons

Nelson Mail has an article mentioning: "... updated 13:00 30/05/2012 Share Print Text Size Relevant offers Whether they are whipping up an apple crumble or building a prototype for a solar-powered car, Waimea Intermediate School pupils are learning a range of lessons in their technology classes. The classes are under threat due to funding changes in ..."

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

News: Solar Impulse charges into first intercontinental flight

RT has an article mentioning: "... Piccard prepare for a takeoff (Photo from www.solarimpulse.com) TAGS: Ecology Africa SciTech Europe Planes The world's most high-tech solar powered aircraft has taken to the skies for its first intercontinental flight, from Switzerland to Morocco. The 2,500-km journey with only one stopover will be the ..."

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News: Forbidden to drive, activist pulls car

Vancouver Sun has an article mentioning: "... by sun can reach 120 km/h, except in Ontario By Peter Henderson, Ostmedia News May 29, 2012 Tweet Story Photos ( 1 ) Marcelo Da Luz's solar-powered car set the world distance record for a car powered entirely by the sun. He isn't allowed to drive it on Ontario roads. Photograph by: Pat Mcgrath, ..."

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News: Solar Car Reaches Ottawa Under Human Power

EV World has an article mentioning: "... After almost a month of dragging his solar-powered car by hand across the highways and back roads of Eastern Ontario, a Toronto environmental activist has finally reached Ottawa. Despite having driven his ..."

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News: Man pulls car to Ottawa

Sympatico Autos has an article mentioning: "... by Nicholas Maronese Previous Next Previous Next Previous (Xof1.com) (CBC) (Xof1.com) (Xof1.com) Next V View > more photos » (Xof1.com) Solar-powered cars not allowed on Ontario roads A Toronto environmentalist pulled his 250-kg solar-powered car from the Ontario capital to Parliament Hill in Ottawa â€" ..."

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News: Columbia Company Unveils Solar Car Charger

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... The six-panel solar car charger is said to be capable of charging a Chevy Volt in four hours. By Andrew Metcalf Email the author 2:25 pm Tweet Email Print 1 Comment ‹ Back ..."

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News: Pictures of solar-powered aircraft

Network World has an article mentioning: "... Print What's this? We've collected some Reuters photos taken yesterday of the sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse readying for takeoff from an airfield in Switzerland. The plane made it successfully to Madrid early this morning and will now be ..."

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News: Solar plane midway through first intercontinental flight

CNET has an article mentioning: "... The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has completed the first leg of its planned flight from Switzerland to Morocco without using a drop of fuel. by Michelle Meyers May 27, ..."

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News: Solar Impulse on Intercontinental Flight

Car Rentals has an article mentioning: "... The Swiss sun-powered aircraft landed safely in Madrid early Friday at the end of the first part of its attempt to make an intercontinental journey without using any fuel at all. ..."

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News: Man pulls solar-powered car

CBC.ca has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered cars not allowed to be driven on Ontario roads CBC News Posted: May 28, 2012 12:11 PM ET Last Updated: May 28, 2012 1:56 PM ET Related Related Stories ..."

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News: Solar car pioneer pushes his way through Ontario red tape

Canada.com has an article mentioning: "... By Peter Henderson, Postmedia News May 28, 2012 Story Photos ( 1 ) Marcelo Da Luz with his solar electric car in Ottawa. He claims that it is capable of speeds to 120 kph. Photograph by: Pat McGrath , Ottawa Citizen OTTAWA â€" After almost a month of dragging ..."

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Monday, May 28, 2012

News: Solar Powered Aircraft

DeviceMAG has an article mentioning: "... Pilot Andre Borschberg who took the solar powered aircraft during the 17 hour long first leg of the flight will carry over that duty to his colleague Bertrand Piccard, when the flight starts its second leg. ..."

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News: Wind Farms Cause Surrounding Temperatures To Rise By 0.72 ...

CrazyEngineers VoiCE has an article mentioning: "... Enter Your Email: Related Posts ?Solar Impulse? ? The Solar Powered Airplane To Fly Across Continents Next Week Hydrogenesis Is a Ferry Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cells ZEEP24 ? A New Energy Supply System Converts Sunlight Into ..."

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News: Largest On-Farm Biogas PowerPlant Gives Renewable Energy To ...

CrazyEngineers VoiCE has an article mentioning: "... Your Email: Related Posts Brightsource Building The World's Largest Solar Thermal Power Plant Near Las Vegas ?Solar Impulse? ? The Solar Powered Airplane To Fly Across Continents Next Week Hydrogenesis Is a Ferry Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cells Underwater Turbine In Scotland All Set To Harness Tidal ..."

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News: Plane completes 17-hour flight without fuel

ZDNet UK has an article mentioning: "... You can follow me on Twitter at @BenWoodsZD. A solar-powered plane has completed the first leg of a journey towards Morocco, landing in Madrid for a three-day stopover after completing a 17-hour flight without using ..."

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News: Student To Tour The World In Solar Car

Auto World News has an article mentioning: "... May 28, 2012 1:15 PM EDT | By Bhanu Prakash E S Tweet print email Ten college students set out to circumnavigate the world in a solar-powered car. (Photo: Reuters) div.content2 p {margin-bottom:22px;} A team of enthusiastic students are currently touring across the world in a solar powered car. ..."

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News: Kuaray Solar Charger Taking Portable Devices Beyond Electric ...

CrazyEngineers VoiCE has an article mentioning: "... Enter Your Email: Related Posts ?Solar Impulse? ? The Solar Powered Airplane To Fly Across Continents Next Week Project Suaineadh Research Engineers Harness Space Based Solar Power Turanor Does A Magellan ? Becomes The First ..."

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News: International Flight Begins Without Fuel

AVweb has an article mentioning: "... Email this article Print this article By Glenn Pew , Contributing Editor, Video Editor Solar Impulse, the manned solar-powered airplane, began a 1,554-mile trip from Switzerland to Morocco, Thursday and landed safely after a 17-hour first leg at its planned layover site of Madrid. The ..."

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News: Solar car project overcomes Ontario restrictions to arrive in Ottawa

Ottawa Citizen has an article mentioning: "... on:  Home News In News Home Ottawa & Area Canada World The Blotter Weather Watch Today's Paper & Archive Around Town Diplomatica Ottawa & Area Solar car project overcomes Ontario restrictions to... After almost a month of dragging his solar-powered car by hand across the highways and back roads of ..."

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News: Around the world in a solar car

Deutsche Welle has an article mentioning: "... A team of students is currently touring the world in a solar-powered car. It's an adventure, though the car could be more comfortable. The sun might be burning in the sky, but the promised test run in the solar-powered car ..."

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News: Canadian Man Pulls Electric Car On Foot for 475km / 295miles [Video]

autoevolution has an article mentioning: "... road today, and doing so without hurting a single leaf or blade of grass, Canadian Marcelo da Luz, the designer and builder of his very own solar-powered car, is pulling his creation for the last leg of his "World distance record for a solar car powered only by the sun" journey. > Marcelo has covered around ..."

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

News: Solar plane begins transcontinental journey, • The Switzerland-to ...

Bend Bulletin has an article mentioning: "... The solar-powered aircraft, piloted by Andre Borschberg, uses no fuel. Borschberg is planning a round-the-world flight in the aircraft in 2014. Laurent Gillieron Associated ..."

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News: Solar powered plane flies over Mediterranean

ITV News has an article mentioning: "... last updated Thu 24 May 2012 Technology Solar plane Tweet The Solar Impulse took off on the world's first cross-Mediterranean flight from an airfield in western Switzerland Photo: Reuters A solar ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane on historic journey

San Angelo Standard Times has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse, the zero fuel airplane, makes its first intercontinental trip with final destination Rabat, Morocco. The prototype will land in Madrid ..."

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News: Solar-powered plane lands in Madrid

The Voice of Russia has an article mentioning: "... Tags: Sci-Tech solar plane News World solar energy May 25, 2012 12:07 Moscow Time Photo: EPA The solar-powered plane Solar Impulse which set out on an intercontinental flight ..."

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News: Bayer Force One

Pharmaceutical Technology Magazine has an article mentioning: "... The Solar Impulse , a Swiss solar-powered airplane, is attempting to make its longest flightâ€"from Switzerland to Morocco with a layover in Spainâ€"in a 48-hour intercontinental test flight piloted by ..."

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News: Huge Solar Plane Tries For First Transcontinental Flight

KUHF-FM has an article mentioning: "... by Eyder Peralta Fabrice Coffrini AFP/Getty Images The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse takes off on Thursday in Payerne on its first attempted intercontinental flight from Switzerland to Morocco. The Solar Impulse, a ..."

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News: Solar plane off on longest flight

The Province has an article mentioning: "... Agence France-Presse May 25, 2012 Tweet Story Photos ( 1 ) The solar aircraft Solar Impulse took off from Switzerland on Thursday. It's aiming to land in Morocco next week. Photograph by: AP , Agence France-Presse The Swiss ..."

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News: Solar Impulse Making a Transcontinental Voyage

EcoGeek has an article mentioning: "... Written by Philip Proefrock on 25/05/12 Solar powered flight will reach a new milestone this week as the Solar Impulse makes a transcontinental voyage. The solar powered airplane has already completed the first ..."

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News: Swiss Solar Airplane Lands in Madrid, at Half Way Through to ...

The Green Optimistic has an article mentioning: "... Related posts Swiss Huge Airplane Powered Only by Solar Cells Takes Off For 36h Flight Solar Impulse, World?s First Solar Powered Airplane Preparing for 48h Trip to Morocco Zephyr Solar Powered Airplane: Aloft For Two Weeks, Landing on Friday Elektra One: Electric Airplane Doubles Range ..."

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News: Solar plane begins 1st transcontinental flight from Switzerland

Economic Times has an article mentioning: "... Bookmarks Blogmarks Del.icio.us Facebook  ApnaCircle Read more on » Solar Impulse plane Bertrand Piccard Tweet GENEVA: An experimental solar-powered airplane has taken off from Switzerland on its first transcontinental flight. Swiss Andre Borschberg is piloting the jumbo jet-size Solar Impulse plane ..."

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Saturday, May 26, 2012

News: Solar powered plane flies over Mediterranean for its last rehearsal

Zee News has an article mentioning: "... Last Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:23 0 Tweet Tags Solar powered plane Mediterranean Sea Switzerland > London: A solar powered plane takes off for its “last rehearsal” before a round-the-world attempt in 2014. The ..."

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News: Solar plane begins 1st transcontinental flight

Boston.com has an article mentioning: "... May 24, 2012 Frank Jordans Associated Press An experimental solar-powered airplane took off from Switzerland on its first transcontinental flight Thursday, aiming to reach North Africa next week. Pilot Andre Borschberg planned to ..."

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News: Solar Impulse takes off on first intercontinental flight

Phys.Org has an article mentioning: "... May 24, 2012 Enlarge Pilot Andre Borschberg walks to the Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse before takeoff in Payerne. The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse took off for Morocco on its first intercontinental flight ..."

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News: Solar plane takes off for its first transcontinental flight

msnbc.com has an article mentioning: "... Fabrice Coffrini / AFP - Getty Images The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse takes off on May 24, in Payerne on its first attempted intercontinental flight from Switzerland to Morocco. Solar Impulse, piloted by ..."

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News: Solar powered plane's

BigPond News has an article mentioning: "... Friday, May 25, 2012 » 09:51am WATCH NOW: Live News 24/7 A solar powered plane is making its last rehearsal flight before a round the world attempt. LATEST MOST POPULAR 02:15 PM SpaceX carries 'cremains' of 320 people 09:51 AM ..."

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News: Solar Impulse Set For First Intercontinental Flight

EnergyBoom has an article mentioning: "... Search all Biofuels Efficiency Emerging Finance Geothermal Policy Solar Transportation Wind Home Reports Contributors Learn Daily Briefing You and EnergyBoom Solar Wind Biofuels Geothermal Transportation Emerging Policy Efficiency ..."

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News: Solar Impulse takes off for Morocco on first sun-powered ...

Engadget has an article mentioning: "... bertrand piccard BertrandPiccard flight flights green green energy GreenEnergy plane planes solar impulse solar power solar powered solar powered plane SolarImpulse SolarPower SolarPowered SolarPoweredPlane Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. blog comments powered by ..."

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News: News of the world: Solar plane takes off

Seattle Post Intelligencer has an article mentioning: "... The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse flies on Thursday in Payerne on its first attempted intercontinental flight from Switzerland to Morocco. Solar Impulse, piloted by Andre ..."

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News: Destination Morocco: Solar powered airplane Solar Impulse ...

solarserver.com has an article mentioning: "... This strictly technical layover is also a chance to change pilots before the solar airplane reaches its final destination of Rabat (Morocco). After a flight lasting a total of 17h 3min 59s, André Borschberg safely landed the solar aircraft ..."

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News: Bochum University and ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel jointly ...

SteelGuru has an article mentioning: "... Saturday, 26 May 2012 The current SolarWorld GT solar powered car is still on its way around the globe, but work is already starting at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, where it was built, on the next ..."

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Friday, May 25, 2012

News: 'Solar Impulse' - The Solar Powered Airplane To Fly Across ...

CrazyEngineers VoiCE has an article mentioning: "... Bertrand Piccard BertrandPiccard green energy GreenEnergy plane Solar Cells solar energy solar impulse Solar Power solar powered solar powered aircraft solar powered airplane solar powered plane SolarImpulse SolarPower SolarPowered SolarPoweredPlane Stay updated with latest in engineering & ..."

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News: Solar powered plane

Newstrack India has an article mentioning: "... London, Fri, 25 May 2012 ANI Tweet London, May 25 (ANI): A solar powered plane takes off for its "last rehearsal" before a round-the-world attempt in 2014. The Solar Impulse took off on the world's first cross-Mediterranean ..."

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News: Solar Impulse plane prepares to go intercontinental

New Scientist has an article mentioning: "... 17:43 25 May 2012 Picture of the Day Technology Caroline Morley, online picture researcher (Image: Solar Impulse Jean Revillard) Solar-powered plane Solar Impulse is well into its first intercontinental journey from Payerne in Switzerland to Rabat in Morocco. Solar Impulse took just over 17 hours ..."

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News: Solar impulses - from roof tops to around the world

The Desert Sun has an article mentioning: "... They got the power. And before everyone takes off for Memorial Day, here is something totally cool and inspiring ? a solar-powered airplane flying around the world. A picture of the Solar Impulse. a completely solar-powered plane, from the project's website. Madrid was the first stop on ..."

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News: In Canada, Man Trasports Car

Autos.ca has an article mentioning: "... da Luz is on the final leg of a 475km walk from Toronto to Ottawa pulling a solar car by hand .broken_link, a.broken_link { text-decoration: line-through; } >Subscribe >Follow us on Twitter >Join us on Facebook Newsletter About Contact ..."

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News: Futuristic aircraft completes first leg of inter-continental flight without ...

The Weekend Leader has an article mentioning: "... 25 May 2012 Posted 25-May-2012 > Vol 3 Issue 21 The world's largest solar powered plane, Swiss made Solar Impulse, which is attempting its first-ever cross continent flight from Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland to Rabat in Morocco has ..."

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News: Solar plane ends first leg of intercontinental bid

Phys.Org has an article mentioning: "... May 25, 2012 Enlarge The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse prepares for takeoff May 24, in Payerne on its first attempted intercontinental flight from Switzerland to Morocco. Solar Impulse landed ..."

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News: Solar plane aims for Africa in first trans-continental flight

Business Green has an article mentioning: "... lar plane bound for Africa in first trans-continental flight - 25 May 2012 - News from BusinessGreen Search HOME NEWS IN DEPTH REVIEWS BLOGS VIDEO EVENTS ..."

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News: Solar Impulse: The solar-powered plane

Economic Times has an article mentioning: "... Reuters) The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse landed safely in Madrid early Friday at the end of the first leg of its attempt at an intercontinental flight without using a drop of ..."

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News: Solar Impulse to attempt flight to Africa

Reinforced Plastics has an article mentioning: "... Solar Impulse has demonstrated that a solar-powered airplane can fly day and night using no fuel. The Swiss team's ultimate challenge is to fly around the world. This attempt is scheduled for 2014. Share More ..."

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

News: Longest flight for manned solar-powered plane

solarserver.com has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered plane Solar Impulse is bound for Africa Solar Impulse, the innovative solar-powered airplane, is to attempt its longest flight, from Switzerland to Africa. ..."

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News: Will solar planes take off? Daring pilots take experimental flight from ...

Daily Mail has an article mentioning: "... By Eddie Wrenn PUBLISHED: 06:49 EST, 24 May 2012 UPDATED: 07:31 EST, 24 May 2012 Comments ( 0 Share An experimental solar-powered airplane has taken off from Switzerland, aiming to fly 1,554 miles to the Moroccan capital of Rabat and prove the capabilities of flying by the sun. Pilot ..."

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News: Solar plane begins first transcontinental flight

Zee News has an article mentioning: "... Last Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 18:01 0 Tweet Tags Solar plane transcontinental flight pilot Andre Borschberg Switzerland > Geneva: An experimental solar-powered airplane took off from Switzerland on its first ..."

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News: Solar Impulse flying over Jura, France en route to Morocco

GenevaLunch has an article mentioning: "... Solar-powered plane makes first intercontinental flight, must pass over Pyrenees Solar Impulse made its first international flight in November 2011, to Paris LAUSANNE, ..."

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News: Schneider Electric Supports Adamson University's Solar Vehicle ...

Tempo has an article mentioning: "... recently donated a Xantrex XW MPPT Solar Charge Controller to Adamson University's (AdU) students to help them develop their solar-powered vehicle dubbed LeePAD2. LeePAD2 is a four-wheeled solar power-enhanced vehicle designed and created by a team composed of professors and ten graduating ..."

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

News: Schumer wants NFA team to meet Obama

Times Herald-Record has an article mentioning: "... Students won solar-car competition Text Size: A A A Print this Article Email this Article By James Nani Times Herald Record Published: 2:00 AM - 05/23/12 CITY OF NEWBURGH ? ..."

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News: Circling the Globe With Solar Energy

Huffington Post has an article mentioning: "... But there are more than just solar boats circling the globe. We're talking solar planes, trains and automobiles. Planes: The SolarImpulse HB-SIA can already claim the world's first manned ..."

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News: Solar Impulse readies intercontinental flight

News24 has an article mentioning: "... AP) Multimedia User Galleries News in Pictures Send us your pictures Send us your stories Related Links Swiss solar plane to fly for 2 days Solar plane on 2nd flight Solar plane abandons flight kalahari.com buy books, music, dvds, appliances and much more > Electronic ..."

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News: Solar-powered airplane

Vancouver Sun has an article mentioning: "... Photograph by: Michel Euler , Reuters The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse will on Thursday attempt its first intercontinental flight, travelling from Switzerland to Morocco without using a drop of fuel, ..."

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News: Solar Impulse ready for first intercontinental flight

Phys.Org has an article mentioning: "... May 23, 2012 Enlarge Staff prepare to tow the pioneering Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse after its unique flying display at the Paris International Air Show at Le Bourget airport near Paris in June 2011. Solar Impulse will on ..."

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News: Cleantech News Roundup (Solar, Wind, EV, Geothermal, Biogas ...

CleanTechnica has an article mentioning: "... listed in China in the solar thermal industry, Sunrain will gain attention when it comes to energy conservation and the capital market.? Solar-powered boat competition wraps up : students from 39 California high schools get honored for their participation in the nation?s largest solar-powered boat ..."

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News: $16m Solar Boat Sails Into Record Books

KMGH Denver has an article mentioning: "... the "Turanor" made history on May 6, when it cruised into Port Hercules, Monaco, completing the first ever round-the-world journey by a solar-powered vessel. From the coast of Miami to the shores of Mumbai, Domjan and his four-man crew visited 28 countries on a voyage designed to showcase the practical ..."

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News: Solar Impulse prepares for first intercontinental flight

Economic Times has an article mentioning: "... Facebook  ApnaCircle Read more on » Switzerland Solar Impulse Morocco intercontinental flight Bertrand Piccard Tweet GENEVA: The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse will on Thursday attempt its first intercontinental flight , travelling from Switzerland to Morocco without using a drop of fuel, ..."

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News: Solar-powered aircraft

Straits Times has an article mentioning: "... Published on May 23, 2012 >Purchase this article for republication >Buy SPH photos GENEVA (AFP) - The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse will on Thursday attempt its first intercontinental flight, travelling from Switzerland to Morocco without using a drop of fuel, ..."

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News: In focus: Young researchers' solar-powered car

Wired.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... Aperture for 23 May: Young researchers' solar-powered car - Stunning photography from Wired.co.uk (Wired UK) Wired.co.uk Search Wired.co.uk Home News Reviews Videos Magazine Podcast Topics Events Newsletter ..."

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

News: Maker Faire 2012: Amazing Electric Cars

Treehugger has an article mentioning: "... According to the site, "The solar panel array that the team developed [for the Xenith] was the first known glass encapsulate array for a solar car. The team worked with Corning to source a special production of ultra-thin, ultra-strong glass... In the end, Xenith brought multiple breakthroughs to ..."

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News: Taking the solar powered boat

Today's THV has an article mentioning: "... What is special about this trip is that they are testing their 100 percent solar powered boat, which is the first of its kind. All other solar powered boats have been hybrids. The solar panel will charge a set of batteries and then the ..."

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News: Mineola Students Race Solar Powered Cars

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... the author 12:00 pm Tweet Email Print 1 Comment ‹ Back to Article new Embed Share A pair of Mineola Middle School students race their solar-powered cars. Courtesy Mineola School District context Photos (2) Photos Credit Courtesy Mineola School District Credit Courtesy Mineola School District Upload ..."

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News: Man pulls solar car from Toronto to Ottawa to change law

MetroNews Canada has an article mentioning: "... Menu Metro Man pulls solar car from Toronto to O... By Graham Lanktree Tweet Previous Next Choose City Calgary Edmonton Halifax Hamilton Kitchener London Montréal Ottawa Regina ..."

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News: Anaheim Beats Temecula in Solar Cup

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... The boat race at Lake Skinner pitted high school students against each other for a solar-powered boat race. By City News Service Email the author May 21, 2012 Tweet Email Print Comment ‹ Back to Article new Embed Share A student races during a ..."

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News: Ball Aerospace... Affordable + Sustainable (Technology-Spacecraft)

SatNews Publishers has an article mentioning: "... Ball's mission concept supports NASA's goal to elevate SEP technologies in order to create more efficient and powerful solar-powered flight systems. Ball Aerospace worked with several companies to create an implementable solar electronic technology demonstration mission for NASA including: ..."

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Monday, May 21, 2012

News: Maker Faire 2012: Favorite Weird and Wonderful Bikes

Treehugger has an article mentioning: "... It was hard, but I chose just a handful of favorites to show off, each of which has a green feature. Solar Power Jaymi Heimbuch A solar-powered bike of course will catch our eye. Rather than placing the solar panels above the bike as we've seen him do in years past , Michael Conn devised this solar ..."

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News: Solar-powered boat makes a stop in Brockport

Examiner.com has an article mentioning: "... The 23-foot solar boat was designed by New Zealander Tim Clissold. The trio will stop in Brockport today, and then continue on their way with subsequent stops in Fairport, ..."

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News: PlanetSolar Circumnavigates World on Power of the Sun

EV World has an article mentioning: "... On September 27th of 2010, the world's largest solar-powered boat â€" the TÛRANOR PlanetSolar â€" set out from Monaco on a quest to become the first boat to sail around the world using nothing put the power of the ..."

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News: Great Park Board Approves Solar Decathlon Funding

VoiceofOC has an article mentioning: "... He suggested inviting other cities with interesting energy projects, staging solar-powered vehicle races and inviting scientists like Dr. Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist who has appeared on television shows. “I think if you're going to dream, ..."

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News: Sunny reception for solar car in city

Brockville Recorder and Times has an article mentioning: "... The Recorder and Times Marcelo Da Luz, left, helps Prince of Wales Public School student Jacob Baker settle into the driver's seat of a solar-powered car during a presentation at the school Friday afternoon. ..."

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News: Keystone Pipeline Debate Reopens with Submission of New ...

National Geographic has an article mentioning: "... 19, 2012 (0) The Great Energy Challenge » A Solar Car Inspired by Manisa?s&hellip May. 19, 2012 (0) The Great Energy Challenge » Trier: Practical Experience in Efficient Design May. 19, 2012 (0) The Great ..."

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News: Sunny day sparks super-powered Solar Cup sprints at Lake Skinner

Southwest Riverside News Network has an article mentioning: "... The sun poured down on Lake Skinner Sunday as high school students raced in the final sprint for the 2012 Solar Cup â€" the nation's largest solar boat program. The Norwalk team at 2012 Solar Cup Competition on May 20, 2012. (Ashley Ludwig/SWRNN) The annual event, which has drawn over 8,000 ..."

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News: Solar-powered boat cruises Erie Canal, Waterford

WRGB has an article mentioning: "... BUFFALO -- A solar-powered boat is gliding across upstate New York on the Erie Canal. Solar Star Boats launched the electric cruising boat on Sunday in Buffalo. It's expected to ..."

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News: Solar car visits Brighton high school

Northumberland News has an article mentioning: "... Deals Flyers Coupons WagJag ShopTalk Hot topics 2012 Olympics Vimy Ridge Kidzstuff Your Life Horoscopes Contests Crossword Sudoku Home feature Solar car visits... Small Large Print Email Dave Fraser May 21, 2012 - 4:30 AM Report a Typo or Correction ..."

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Sunday, May 20, 2012

News: One of a kind boat launches in WNY

WIVB has an article mentioning: "... What is special about this trip is that they are testing their 100% solar powered boat, which is the first of its kind. All other solar powered boats have been hybrids. The solar panel will charge a set of batteries and then the ..."

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News: Temecula: Solar Cup Races at Lake Skinner

Press-Enterprise has an article mentioning: "... California students are defying the notion that water and electricity make for poor bedfellows by participating in the nation's largest solar-powered boat competition at Lake Skinner this weekend. The 10th annual Solar Cup, sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District and its regional agencies, consists ..."

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News: Elementary students race to learn science

Frederick News Post has an article mentioning: "... In a twist on tradition, students from all over the county were invited to not only test a hypothesis, but also build a solar-powered car to race at Saturday's 31st Frederick County Public Schools elementary school science fair. Parent volunteer Barbara Millunzi spent many what she ..."

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

News: Regatta team eager for day in the sun

Post-Bulletin has an article mentioning: "... The trial run was important for another reason as Dahir and his classmates prepare to compete in the Solar Boat Regatta in St. Paul this weekend. Rochester STEM Academy opened this fall with a mission of preparing students for college and getting them interested ..."

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News: Students Take to Their Boats in Competiton

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... Students compete in homemade solar-powered boats in a contest at Lake Skinner. By City News Service Email the author May 18, 2012 Tweet Email Print Comment ‹ Back to Article new Embed Share ..."

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News: Wildomar Students Entering Solar Powered Boat

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... California Upload Photos and Videos Search Patch Archive http://lakeelsinore-wildomar.patch.com/articles/wildomar-students-entering-solar-powered-boat-race/media_attachments/edit?upload_started=1337382998 asset[new_asset_attachment_attributes][to_id] 2161169 ..."

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News: 88.7 KXJS Sutter/Yuba City

Capital Public Radio News has an article mentioning: "... City Student Regatta Powered By Creativity and Sunshine Share Thirteen different student teams competed Friday in the first SMUD-sponsored solar-powered boat race. The competition challenges each team to build their own boat powered solely by 4 solar panels loaned by SMUD. By Kathleen Masterson Permalink ..."

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Friday, May 18, 2012

News: Teams from Ventura, Riverside County High Schools Early Leaders ...

SunHerald.com has an article mentioning: "... Metropolitan Water District’s 10th annual Solar Cup™—nation’s largest solar-powered boat competition—kicks off today at Lake Skinner > E-Mail > Print > Reprint or license Text Size: tool name close tool goes here LOS ANGELES -- ..."

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News: And They're Off” Starting Today (May 18), Students from 39 ...

SunHerald.com has an article mentioning: "... ANGELES -- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: WHAT:   Hundreds of students from 39 Southland high school teams race solar-powered boats they have built and equipped at three-day Solar Cup™. The 10 th annual event, sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern ..."

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News: Coast Guard Encourages Boating Safety

NBC 6 Miami has an article mentioning: "... WATCH Boat Collision div.vidc { width:576px; height:324px; } Solar Powered Boat A solar powered boat makes its way to Miami. WATCH Solar Powered Boat More Photos and Videos Boating season is kicking into high gear and that can ..."

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News: Oak Park students hope to shine in solar-powered boat

Ventura County Star has an article mentioning: "... Chuck Kirman , Ventura County Star Irena Yang (from left), Kim Weissman and Abhi Bhutada, students at Oak Park High School, prepare for a solar-powered boat competition at Lake Skinner. ..."

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News: World tour on solar-powered boat to beat climate change

NDTV has an article mentioning: "... Google+ and Pinterest Story first published: May 03, 2012 08:08 IST Tags: Planetsolar Raphael Domjan Solar-powered catamaran World tour on solar powered boat Comments Comments Advertisement Advertisement Featured Services Buy 'RAFA' Looking for restaurants? Home loans today Go Goa Featured Car: Jaguar XK ..."

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News: IEEE PVSC: DOE Chief Science Officer to Give Keynote

Solar Novus Today has an article mentioning: "... Implements Modeling Software for Photovoltaic Projects High Schools Participate in Largest Solar Boat Competition PNC Closes Solar Project Financing With Integrys Energy Services SPX Doubles the Size of Waukesha Electric Systems' Manufacturing ..."

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News: Case Study: German Solar Park Chooses Decentralized Control

Solar Novus Today has an article mentioning: "... Stories GE Smart Grid Technology, Enabling Customers in Germany to Track Energy and Water Consumption PlanetSolar Unveils World's Largest Solar Boat Q-Cells SE: Broader Product Portfolio Strengthens DuPont to Supply Materials for PlanetSolar, the Largest Solar Boat Ever Built CNPV Signs Strategic ..."

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News: China Sunergy Delivers 5MW Solar Modules to Bulgaria

Solar Novus Today has an article mentioning: "... Enabling Customers in Germany to Track Energy and Water Consumption Report on Chinese PV Market PlanetSolar Unveils World's Largest Solar Boat DuPont to Supply Materials for PlanetSolar, the Largest Solar Boat Ever Built Labels:  Germany PV Cells & Modules Europe Applications Asia Feed-In ..."

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

News: Solar Panel and Bike, New Form of Less is More

IBTimes.co.uk has an article mentioning: "... Images: Solar Powered Bike By Richard Masoner / Cyclelicious Novara Safari + BOB Yak By Coweater Roberta Loade d By Tomas.Quinones Source: Clean Technica Tweet > EMAIL > PRINT > ..."

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News: Intersolar NA 2012: Sollega's InstaRack

Solar Novus Today has an article mentioning: "... Implements Modeling Software for Photovoltaic Projects High Schools Participate in Largest Solar Boat Competition PNC Closes Solar Project Financing With Integrys Energy Services SPX Doubles the Size of Waukesha Electric Systems' Manufacturing ..."

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News: Solar-Powered Vessel Travels 'Round the World

Newser has an article mentioning: "... A cool, spaceship-like catamaran dropped anchor in Monaco yesterday after completing the first-ever round-the-world trip by a solar-powered vessel, the LA Times reports. The MS Turanor PlanetSolar left Monaco in September of 2010 with the goal of showing "that we have the technologies as well as ..."

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News: Sasol backs solar car

Creamer Media's Engineering News has an article mentioning: "... PRINT Tweet EMAIL By: Irma Venter 17th May 2012 Updated 5 hours ago TEXT SIZE South Africa's solar car race finally has a title sponsor. > The JSE-listed Sasol announced on Thursday that it would be the main sponsor of the biennial race, to be held for ..."

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News: Bike Charges Smartphones While You Pedal (VIDEO)

Huffington Post has an article mentioning: "... 1 of 3 Nokia's Pedal-Powered Dynamo Charges Your Phone While You Bike Nokia sells £25 phone cycle charger - Recombu Students' Wind- and Solar-Powered Bike Helmet Charges Gadgets While Protecting Riders : TreeHugger USB port-packing Starke bikes deliver pedal-powered mobile charging i-Go eBike Sharing ..."

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News: Students prepare for solar race

Agoura Hills Acorn has an article mentioning: "... Student teams from 39 high schools throughout Southern California will compete in the nation's largest solar-powered boat competition, the 10th annual Solar Cup, on May 18 to 20 at Lake Skinner, 37701 Warren Road, Winchester, north of Temecula in Riverside County. Teams ..."

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News: Starting Friday (May 18), Student Teams from 39 Southland High ...

SunHerald.com has an article mentioning: "... Three-day event in southwest Riverside County is nation’s largest solar-powered boat competition > E-Mail > Print > Reprint or license Text Size: tool name close tool goes here LOS ANGELES -- Metropolitan Water District of Southern ..."

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News: Students Set Sail In Solar-Powered Boat

EarthTechling has an article mentioning: "... Posted on May 16th, 2012 Tags competitions green education Metropolitan Water District of Southern California solar boats Solar Power Posted in Editor's Pick Renewable Energy Transportation EarthTechling Topic Channel Green Building Transportation Renewable Energy Green ..."

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News: Solar powered car

Northumberland News has an article mentioning: "... Marcelo da Luz, solar car developer. PORT HOPE -- Traditionally, Marcelo da Luz would drive his car to Ottawa, but this time he's pulling it behind him as he makes the trip by ..."

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News: Two OSU students develop solar-powered car chargers

OSU - The Lantern has an article mentioning: "... Thursday, May 17, 2012 00:05 Anya Ursu / Lantern reporter Mihir Nandkeolyar (left) and Daniel Broxmeyer (right) have created a solar-powered electric car charging station. With 10 types of electric cars expected to be on the market by the end of this year, two Ohio State students are fully charging ..."

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

News: Photonics West 2013: Call for Papers

Solar Novus Today has an article mentioning: "... Implements Modeling Software for Photovoltaic Projects High Schools Participate in Largest Solar Boat Competition PNC Closes Solar Project Financing With Integrys Energy Services SPX Doubles the Size of Waukesha Electric Systems' Manufacturing ..."

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News: Largest Solar Power Plant in World” Now Under Construction ...

CleanTechnica has an article mentioning: "... Shahan Leave a Comment Share Pin It > I know, you?re probably getting tired of all this ? largest solar this largest solar that largest solar boat ? news, but I guess we can just expect ?bigger and bigger? solar news as the industry grows in leaps and bounds. Largest Solar Power Plant in World? ..."

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News: SciTech takes on Solar Cup boat challenge

U-T San Diego has an article mentioning: "... The event, at Lake Skinner in Riverside County, is nation's largest solar-powered boat competition. It is free and open to the public. &mdash Courtesy of Metropolitan Water District Written by Mike Lee 8:33 a.m., May 16, 2012 ..."

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News: Ball A&T completes solar-electric study

Boulder County Business Report has an article mentioning: "... Ball's mission concept study supports NASA's goal to create more powerful solar-powered flight systems, according to the press statement. Ball worked with several companies to create the new concept study, including Southwest Research Institute ..."

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News: Solar car visits Cochrane High

Cochrane Eagle has an article mentioning: "... may have looked like an unidentified flying object, but the University of Calgary Solar Team is completely up to speed when it comes to their solar car project. Making a pit stop at Cochrane High School (CHS) on May 4 during their third tour of rural Alberta, the space-like, solar-powered automobile ..."

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News: Sun fuels high school students' solar-powered inventions

Wausau Daily Herald has an article mentioning: "... Pacelli junior explains how solar water heater wor... Students race solar powered cars at Solar Olympics Written by Anthony Holloway For the Wausau Daily Herald Filed Under WDH Local News Purchase Image Zoom Pacelli High School senior ..."

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News: This Crazy Boat

Co.Exist has an article mentioning: "... We can use solar boats for diving boats and tourism. Not everywhere but in many places," he says. "It's very nice because you have no noise and no vibration. To see the ..."

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News: The solar-powered catamaran that's circumnavigating the globe

National Post has an article mentioning: "... lar-powered boat circumnavigates the world to beat climate change | News | National Post Canada.com Network nationalpost.com financialpost.com Today's Paper Delivery ..."

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News: Solar Catamaran Ends First Sun-Powered Round-World Voyage

Bloomberg has an article mentioning: "... By Alex Morales - Fri May 04 13:43:03 GMT 2012 Enlarge image Solar Catamaran Andreas Solaro/AFP/GettyImages World tour on a solar-powered boat to beat climate change' by Sonia Logre Planetsolar catamaran, the first boat around the world with solar energy, sails near Portoferraio harbour ..."

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News: Ball Aerospace Submits Solar Electric Propulsion Concept To NASA

Daily Markets has an article mentioning: "... 5 or greater.  Ball?s mission concept supports NASA?s goal to elevate SEP technologies in order to create more efficient and powerful solar-powered flight systems.  Ball Aerospace worked with several companies to create an implementable solar electronic technology demonstration mission for NASA ..."

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

News: Solar-powered catamaran goes 37294-miles around the world in ...

Newstrack India has an article mentioning: "... greenest invention: Solar-powered oven made from cardboard Solar-powered irrigation improves diet and income in rural sub-Saharan Africa Solar-powered boat prepares to circumnavigate the globe Solar-powered device reliable tool to measure blood pressure: Study Solar-powered hornet that turns light into ..."

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News: Solar Catamaran Completes First Round-the-World Journey

SustainableBusiness.com has an article mentioning: "... In 2007,  Sun21, a solar powered catamaran, completed the first transatlantic crossing by a solar-powered boat Website: www.planetsolar.org previous news story next news story Reader Comments (0) Add Your Comment Name: > (Use any name, your real name is not ..."

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News: Solar-powered catamaran goes around the world in 584 days

Los Angeles Times has an article mentioning: "... points out how easy it is to misplace its true benefits.  If you want to spend a year-and-a-half of your life circumventing the globe on a solar powered boat (which, by the way, I would love to do) that is one thing.  But if you want to deliver cargo and goods to keep the economy moving that is quite ..."

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News: Tour on solar-powered boat to beat climate change

Phys.Org has an article mentioning: "... senses do not experience the world continuously 9 comments more news Related Stories > Feb 25, 2010 > 0 Skipper unveils world's biggest solar-powered boat > Aug 15, 2011 > 0 World's biggest solar boat docks in Hong Kong > Feb 20, 2012 > 0 Swiss pilot to undergo 3-day solar flight simulation > Jan 21, ..."

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News: Grammateller: Solar powered ATMS in India

Ubergizmo has an article mentioning: "... Related articles Solar Powered Car concept looks amazing Runway uses solar power to remain ice-free LuminAID solar powered pillow gives light at night Seen at e360.yale.edu Add a ..."

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News: Elsinore High Sets Course for Lake Skinner Boat Race

Patch.com has an article mentioning: "... new_asset_attachment_attributes Elsinore High School's  solar cup team is putting the final touches on their solar-powered boat for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's 10th annual Solar Cup Competition  set for May 18-20 at Lake Skinner. The ..."

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Monday, May 14, 2012

News: NFA's Solar Racing Team is 2012 Solar Prototype champion

Times Herald-Record has an article mentioning: "... The team took 28 students and four vehicles ? two solar vehicles and two battery electric vehicles ? to the event. Competing against other teams from as far away as Brazil and Alberta, Canada, the NFA Solar Racing ..."

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News: Small spark of revolution

The National has an article mentioning: "... To prove his point, Mr Kraemer has been assembling a solar electric car charging station, with a little help from fellow solar enthusiasts. The equipment was donated to him by various companies. Siemens has supplied him ..."

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News: Agnihotri college students invent hybrid solar tricycle

Times of India has an article mentioning: "... with our professors, who taught us technical aspects of solar energy, we referred to a model of French scientist Venturi who made hybrid solar vehicle. Now we feel that we can use our knowledge for betterment of the physically-challenged persons," said Rahul Baghale , another student. Hi Do you like ..."

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News: El Monte students test drive solar boats at Bonelli Park

San Gabriel Valley Tribune has an article mentioning: "... Thomas Anderson,18 and Mayra Ortega,16, of El Monte High School's Solar Club, talk over the changes that need to be made to their solar powered boat. The Solar Club use Puddingstone Lake at Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas for test runs on Saturday, May 12, 2012. (SGVN/Correspondent Photo by Ron ..."

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News: Local high-schoolers build solar-powered boats for lake race

San Gabriel Valley Tribune has an article mentioning: "... SGVN/Correspondent Photo by Ron Fu) Photo gallery: El Monte students test drive solar boats at Bonelli Park Everyone always says electricity and water don't mix, but in less than a week, local high school students plan to show that's not ..."

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News: The world's fastest solar car parked outside Sydney Opera House ...

DigitalJournal.com has an article mentioning: "... They had borrowed the world's fastest solar powered car for the event. Tim Smith, a student at The University of New South Wales (UNSW) who is studying a double degree in Mechanical Engineering and Physics ..."

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Sunday, May 13, 2012

News: Boonsboro Green Fest is 'unique and impressive'

The Herald-Mail has an article mentioning: "... A number of people stopped to check out a charger connected to a solar-powered car at the mtvSolar vendor booth. Michelle Liefke of the Berkeley Springs, W.Va.-based company, said people were interested in learning about federal and ..."

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

News: RETHINKING ELECTRIC CARS - PART 8.

Green Energy News has an article mentioning: "... Anyone wishing to buy both an EV and solar PV can have a solar powered car. There is however a problem when attempting to feed power from the battery back to the house. If not done correctly the potential is there to feed ..."

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News: Nikkei in sixth week of losses; Sony slides

Business Recorder has an article mentioning: "... version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> Swiss solar aircraft makes first international flight | Business Recorder Loading Stock data... Just in PM urges US to share information with Pakistan NATO summit must ..."

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News: Science fair focuses on energy: Students use FPL grant to explore ...

Naples Daily News has an article mentioning: "... Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News Photo by LANCE SHEARER Sierra Wicker explains a solar-powered boat to Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala. Lance Shearer/Special to the Daily News Photo by LANCE SHEARER Idania Gomez, 11, uses wind power to propel ..."

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News: Solar Cars

WSAV-TV has an article mentioning: "... By: Kris Allred WSAV News 3 Published: May 11, 2012 Updated: May 11, 2012 - 9:25 PM  Comments Post a Comment Chile kicked off a three-day solar car show in Santiago this week. It's the fourth solar car show in Chile where students and professionals display their projects in hopes of getting ..."

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Friday, May 11, 2012

News: Students Prepare for Nation's Largest Solar-Powered Boat

GetSolar.com has an article mentioning: "... Students from the Southern California area are gearing up for the nation's largest solar-powered boat competition, which will consist of student teams from 39 high schools around the region. >Students are making sure their boats are in top shape for ..."

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News: Chilean stars race to promote Atacama Solar Race

I Love Chile News has an article mentioning: "... Photo: Daniel Boyle SANTIAGO ? Some of the big names of Chielan television gathered in order to promote the Atacama Solar Challenge, a solar care in the Atacama Desert which will begin on November 15. At Espacio Riesco, despite the lack of sun to power the vehicles. The event took place as part ..."

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

News: Challenger Middle students build, race solar cars

The News-Press has an article mentioning: "... Cristela Guerra/news-press.com Purchase Image Zoom Sixth-graders Allison Jones and Devin Disilvestro, both 12, finished their solar car first. It took about a week to create and is solely powered by sunlight. They had to adjust the wiring because at first it was making the car move ..."

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News: Teams from 39 Southern California Schools Prepare for Solar Boat Races

T.H.E. Journal has an article mentioning: "... By Jerry Bard 05/10/12 Student teams from 39 Southern California high schools are putting the finishing touches on solar-powered vessels they will operate over a three-day cycle of racing on Lake Skimmer, just north of Temecula, CA, beginning May 18. Billed as "the nation's largest ..."

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