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By Stephen Nellis / Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 / Agribusiness, Features, Technology / Comments Off on A sunny breakthrough: Gaviota ranch tests solar pump that could change industry
Kitson Landscape Management is trying out a new solar pump that could be a game-changer for the agricultural industry.
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, December 16th, 2011 / Green Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Cities in line for electric car charging stations
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By Staff Report / Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 / Green Coast, Latest news / Comments Off on Buffett plugs into SLO solar farm
The 550-megawatt Topaz solar project in northern San Luis Obispo County got a new owner on Dec. 7 when Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway announced it was acquiring the project from Arizona-based First Solar. The price was not disclosed, but the project is expected to cost about $2 billion. After a lengthy permitting process, First Solar Read More →
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By Editorial Board / Friday, November 4th, 2011 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: emPower calls for a sunnier Santa Barbara
A revised emPowerSBC program for energy efficiency upgrades was unveiled in Santa Barbara County on Nov. 1.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, October 21st, 2011 / Editorials, Opinion / 1 Comment
How can the United States compete in a game that’s rigged? That is the question facing the solar energy manufacturing industry in this country.
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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, October 21st, 2011 / Law & Goverment, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Solar penny stock firm faces lawsuit
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By Staff Report / Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 / Banking & Finance, Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on Power-One docks outlook on Eurozone austerity
Power products company Power-One slashed its third-quarter outlook Oct. 11, causing stocks to sink 3.8 percent in after-hours trading. The Camarillo-based firm cut its outlook for third-quarter sales to the $240 million to $245 million range, down from its previous outlook of $265 million to $280 million. It said power conversion revenue was down about Read More →