Nov 16, 2016

Solar energy shining in Minnesota

In three rural places near the Twin Cities, new community solar gardens will be turned later this month, providing another example of what has become a booming market in Minnesota for electricity generated by the sun.

Jul 11, 2014

Iowa ruling boosts renewable energy

Wisconsin advocates of renewable energy are predicting an Iowa Supreme Court decision released Friday could be a step toward a building boom in solar panels, biodigesters and similar generation devices.

Nov 7, 2012

US trade panel finds harm from China solar panels

A federal trade panel found China responsible Wednesday for harming the U.S. solar panel industry, clearing the final hurdle for U.S. attempts to impose steep tariffs on Chinese solar companies.

Oct 11, 2012

China rejects US solar tariffs as protectionism

China demanded Thursday that Washington repeal steep tariffs on solar panels that Chinese producers fear will shut their equipment out of the American market.

Apr 9, 2012

Solar panel prices may heat up on rays of U.S. tariff

Solar power installation companies have spent the past two years benefitting from Chinese manufacturers driving down the price of panels.

Dec 12, 2011

Solar rays still hard to reach

When the sun shines, Al Schultz makes money. Specifically, the 32 photovoltaic panels on his roof turn the sun's rays into electricity that powers his home in Ebner Coulee. If he doesn't need the power, he sells it to Xcel Energy.

Sep 29, 2010

Walls go up

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Sep 24, 2010

Researchers aim for better, cheaper solar panels

By Nathalie Weinstein Dolan Media Newswires Portland, Ore. — The key to creating more efficient solar panels, some researchers say, may be basic science and a basic substance. While many […]

Nov 3, 2009

Transistors improve solar panels (12:54 p.m. 11/3/09)

By Justin Carinci Dolan Media Newswires Portland, Ore. — A transistor technology developed at Oregon State University could literally change the face of building. Solar panels that use the technology […]

Sep 30, 2009

China cracks down on industrial overcapacity

Joe McDonald AP Business Writer Beijing — China announced sweeping curbs on surging investment in steelmaking, cement and other industries, warning that chaotic overexpansion was raising the danger of job […]

Aug 25, 2009

High-energy rooftop

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Aug 18, 2009

News Briefs

Wisconsin governor has full agenda for rest of term Madison (AP) — Don’t count out Gov. Jim Doyle just yet. The governor and his allies say he still has time […]