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Solar
Giant solar panel plant planned in Ghana
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Jeff Horwich
Dec 4, 2012
Today the British company "Blue Energy" unveiled plans for the largest solar power plant in Africa -- and one of the largest in the world.
New transparent solar panels could be used as windows
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Molly Wood
Jul 25, 2012
And can power your house. Plus, don’t go online before bed because it made some hamsters depressed.
Japan subsidizes solar power industry
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Scott Tong
Jul 2, 2012
The new government initiative could lift the land of the rising sun to second place among the world's solar energy markets.
Saudi Arabia goes solar
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Eve Troeh
May 11, 2012
The world's largest oil exporter isn't necessarily concerned about saving the planet. It's about being able to export even more crude.
Marketplace interviews President Obama. What would you ask?
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Megan Larson
Mar 21, 2012
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal is traveling to Boulder City, Nevada, today to interview President Barack Obama at the Copper Mountain solar plant during the president's two-day energy tour. Send us your questions and find out how to listen.
The Obama interview: U.S. must invest in itself
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Kai Ryssdal
Mar 21, 2012
On a two-day trip to promote his energy policy, President Obama said the nation must invest in alternative energy or cede leadership to China. He called on Congress to help create jobs by providing more aid to struggling homeowners and investing more in infrastructure.
U.S. to impose tariffs on Chinese solar panels
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Rob Schmitz
Mar 21, 2012
The U.S. will impose new tariffs on cheap Chinese solar panels. The new duties will be low. Analysts say it's not likely to spark a trade war.
For public good, not for profit.
Solar flares can cause communication problems
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Adriene Hill
Jan 24, 2012
The biggest solar storm in more than six years is blasting the earth with radiation today.
Space weather has economic impacts on earth
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Adriene Hill
Jan 24, 2012
Rough space weather is leading some flights to change their course, and experts on the lookout for power outages.
Is solar energy in trouble?
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Scott Tong
Jan 23, 2012
Solar stocks have been plunging of late and the world's biggest solar market is tapping the brakes on sun power. Looks like a cloudy forecast ahead.