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The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy laboratory has validated the development of a solar cell that is so small, it is no bigger than a dot made by a pen. Only six hundred microns wide, this tiny solar cell makes for a still powerful renewable energy source.

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It’s true; the housing market has hit a low and there are many people that feel it is not a good time to sell your home, after all, why should yours stand out in a flooded market? I’ll tell you why – solar energy upgrades. That’s right, solar energy upgrades will make your home stand out in front of the rest in today’s market both aesthetically and for its practicality.

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Although the title of this article was not meant to be taken literally, it is possible to have breakfast, compliments of the sun. You may have heard of the old saying that the sun was so hot that you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. Well, yes, some of us have even attempted it, but did you know that you really could fry an egg with the power of the sun – although the sidewalk is not recommended for sanitary reasons.

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The fact is, most solar power panel systems that are for home-owner use are expensive to install and can potentially mean extensive and time-consuming reconstruction to an existing structure.

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With global warming skeptics now in power in Congress, the ever popular national climate-change legislation is forecasted to grind to a complete halt. One renewable energy company is not letting that fact slow them down.

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The European market for solar energy products is robust, but it's not to the benefit of European manufacturers of inverter modules and photovoltaics. In fact, many companies, especially in Germany, are being forced to lay off employees and some cases, even close their doors. The reason for this is China. Due to its government's incentives including cheap loans, Chinese manufacturers have surged ahead with their research and development into solar energy. This, in turn, has driven down the prices considerably in the last 6 months or so. They are still surging forward and have made overtures to American companies to assemble their products in the United States if and when Chinese sentiment turns against them.

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The European market for solar energy products is robust, but it's not to the benefit of European manufacturers of inverter modules and photovoltaics. In fact, many companies, especially in Germany, are being forced to lay off employees and some cases, even close their doors. The reason for this is China. Due to its government's incentives including cheap loans, Chinese manufacturers have surged ahead with their research and development into solar energy.

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The President of Solar Impulse and the Pilot of the modern solar aircraft is Bertrand Piccard. He will be presenting his amazing project in Abu Dhabi at the end of January in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Center. Many different Swiss companies from the renewable energy sector will be meeting to showcase the newest developments in renewable energy technology. None of these products and new inventions come close to Piccards solar flying aeroplane.

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All around the world the solar energy industry is growing increasingly without even pausing at the sight of the financial crisis. Renewable energy sources are definitely the future of energy tomorrow but sadly not everyone is interested in buying the new technology. In fact, numbers show that more and more people claim that there solar panels have been stolen from off their roofs.

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The President of the United States, Barack Obama gave Florida a visit to present the countries largest solar power plant. Obama himself is a strong supporter of renewable energies and the hopes are high that this new solar power plant will become a target for new power plants to achieve more.

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Officials stated that over 1,000 solar energy panels are going to be installed on four buildings of the Catholic University in Washington this fall. This would make the University be part of the largest solar energy producing system in the entire Washington area.

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State level initiatives are expected to speed up the development of solar energy market in India, pushing the country as a leading solar energy player, says RNCOS.

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A group of about 20 large companies in Germany are planning to build a solar power project in Africa. Companies like Siemens, Deutsche Bank and RWE are part of the huge 400 billion Euro ($1=.7203 Euro) project that is to change the African plains into an economic energy source.

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Together with Greenpeace the Indian Government has been working on plans concerning a national goal of 20 Gigawatts of solar energy capacity to be reached by 2020.

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New York will soon be ranking as the second state with the second largest photovoltaic capacity. The Governor of New York has said that a 100 MW project is going to be launched together with a 50 MW project. Both projects will add up to 150 MW showing other states how it should be done.

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Aschheim, 20.05.2009 – Photovoltaics company SolarTec International AG is being bought out of the SolarTec group by an international investor. Following the agreement of the creditor´s meeting of SolarTec AG the takeover now has also found legal consent.

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Solar Botanic, a UK based renewable energy developer has announced a plan to harvest wind and solar power using artificial trees placed along highways. The company will use a technology known as biomimicry to create what are called Energy Harvesting Trees (EHT). Biomimicry is an emerging science that attempts to use nature’s processes to solve human problems. In a press release dated March 23, 2009 the company claims that this technology has the potential to create 350,000 kWh per year for each kilometer of roadway fitted with the EHTs. This is enough electricity to power approximately 60 average size houses. An additional benefit is that each kilometer of installed EHTs will eliminate 500 tons of CO2 that would be released into the atmosphere by generating the same amount of power burning fossil fuels. A single EHT can produce between 200 to 12,000 kWh depending on its size and location.

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The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world. It is nearly devoid of humans, roads, and buildings. Many look at this vast expanse of territory and see a wasteland. Others are beginning to look at it with a fresh perspective and see huge quantities of solar energy able to be produced and stored. What better place to corral sunlight?

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Attesting to the fact that capital is still available for financing renewable energy projects, the State of Ohio recently approved a loan for USD $7 million to Xunlight Corporation. Xunlight is a leader in the creation and manufacture of thin-film silicon solar cells. This funding will enable the corporation to build a 25 MW photovoltaic production facility in Toledo, Ohio, which will produce the thin-film solar cells in mass quantity.

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Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport recently installed solar energy cells that generates 8 KW power and transfers it to New Mexico’s transmission grid. This installation is expected to save the airport $400-$500 per month in electricity costs. The airport traditionally spends about $30,000 per year on runway lighting, air conditioning, and power for the airport beacon.

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