Washington, DC – The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) commends Florida Power & Light (FPL) and SunPower for the completion of the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia, Florida. The facility will overtake Nevada's Nellis Solar Power Plant for the title of largest solar photovoltaic facility in North America. Constructed in less than a year, the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center uses over 90,000 photovoltaic panels to turn the sun's rays into electricity to power more than 3,000 homes. Comments are off for this post

Anaheim, CA—The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) today announced the results of the 2009 SEPA Solar Business Achievement Awards. In the midst of today's challenging solar market conditions, the SEPA Board of Directors and staff are proud to recognize these utilities and solar companies who are responding to these challenges with action and innovation. Winners were selected in five categories based upon their demonstation of clear vision and imaginative business strategies. Nominees for the awards included one utility CEO, electric utilities, and solar companies from SEPA's 700 plus member companies across the U.S. and the world. Recognition of CEO of the Year winner, Don Brandt of Arizona Public Service, will take place today at 10:30 am in room 202 of the Anaheim Convention Center during the Press Conference. Winners in the remaining categories will be recognized during SEPA's Annual Membership Meeting, tomorrow, October 29, at 12:30 pm in Ballroom C of the Anaheim Convention Center, in conjunction with Solar Power International Comments are off for this post

As a researcher and writer, one naturally gets to read a few books. However, I was absolutely astonished to find that it was one of my own, A Renewable World, that actually gave me, for the first time as a professional environmentalist, real hope. I read the new book cover to cover, and when I finished it, was left with an overwhelming sense that "we actually can pull this out of the fire!" Comments are off for this post

Keynotes Include U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Ed Begley Jr.; Organizers Expect Record Attendance of 20,000+ People from 90 Countries; Sprawling Solar Energy Expo with 925 Companies Opens Doors to General Public on October 28, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Comments are off for this post

Solar Energy Trade Shows LLC Will Produce "Solar Power International", "PV America" and Other B2B Events; Show Proceeds Will Continue to Support the Growth of the U.S. Solar Energy Industry Comments are off for this post

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POWER-GEN Asia, co-located with Renewable Energy World Asia, shattered its past attendance record with nearly 7,000 power professionals attending the most successful event in its 17 year history. Held at IMPACT Exhibition and Conference Centre from 7th to 9th October, POWER-GEN Asia and Renewable Energy Asia saw the region's power industry professionals gather to discuss the latest developments, issues and challenges related to the region's power generation, transmission and distribution and renewable energy sectors. Comments are off for this post

Panels: Solar Industry, Wind & Geothermal Industry, Low-carbon Vehicles, Alternative Fuel Sector, Zero-carbon buildings, Waste Management, Education Comments are off for this post

The largest U.S subsidies to fossil fuels are attributed to tax breaks that aid foreign oil production, according to research from the Environmental Law Institute (ELI). The study, which reviewed fossil fuel and energy subsidies for Fiscal Years 2002-2008, revealed that the lion's share of energy subsidies supported energy sources that emit high levels of greenhouse gases. Comments are off for this post