PG&E Gives Away Solar to 25 Schools: The utility has selected 25 California schools to receive 1.3 kilowatt solar generation systems, valued at $25,000. PG&E also picked 9 schools to receive up to $5,000 in “Bright Ideas” grants for their innovative solar science projects. IndoctrinationInnovation starts young – Press Release.
Daimler Wants to Share Its Smart ForTwo: Daimler is set to launch a Zip Car-like auto sharing program starting with 50 smart fortwos in the city of Ulm, Germany – Green Car Congress.
UK Becomes Offshore Wind Energy Leader: With the completion of a new wind farm off the coast of Lincolnshire, the UK now boasts 590 megawatts of offshore wind power, surpassing Denmark’s 423 megawatts – Guardian.
SFC Smart Fuel Cell Debuts Bigger Fuel Cell: German fuel maker SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG has introduced its new, carry on-sized EFOY Pro Series which the company claims can power remote, off-grid sensors for months at a time – Press Release.
Green Energy Heading for a Slowdown: Even though Congress did finally get around renewing the renewable energy tax credits, it looks like the credit crunch and dropping oil prices could put the squeeze back on cleantech – NYTimes.
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