Solar Energy Investing

Bizjournals reports Public Service Company of Colorado has put out a request for a solar power generator. Xcel Energy has issued an RFP to add about 25 megawatts to its generation portfolio.

sys-con Media reports on the hit solar stocks have taken with the recent sell-off in the markets in general. Renewable energy analysts are calling the long-term outlook bullish.

Times Online reports on the possibility of greencollar jobs transforming the global employment market.Research provided by the American Solar Energy Society has predicted that up to 1/4 of US workers will be working in the renewable energy/energy-efficiency industries by 2030.

ecorazzi reports on Tom Hanks’ charity auction for the Freeplay Foundation that benefits rural areas of Africa. Hanks is auctioning wind-up and solar power radios that he has personally autographed.

The Times reports on the need for South Africa to make changes in order to bring the electrical system back into balance. Programs are being implemented to reduce electricity consumption.

The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times reports on a Chipping school that has won £5,000 for its efforts to achieve sustainability. 56 schools in England were awarded the grant by the National College for School Leadership.

Hemscott reports Maoye Department Store has done away with its planned 7.1 billion-Hong Kong dollar initial public offering due to volatile stock market. Three other companies have called off their IPOs due to market conditions as well.

PR-Canada.net reports on the key influences shaping the solar and renewable energy landscape in 2008. The article discusses the Federal Energy Bill that was passed in December.

ArmyTimes reports on the Army really going green. The Army has dedicated a solar power station at For Carson. The 2 megawatt system will supply more than 2 percent of the base’s power consumption.

The Patriot-News reports Nanosolar has began production of the “third wave” of PV technology. The company says its product brings the price of solar down to below $1 a watt, half the cost of electricity produced by modern coal.