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latest news & developmentsSA’s thin-film solar tech at commercial stage
A public-private partnership between a SA university and private investors is working on a plant to commercialise thin film technology.
Egypt’s first solar energy unit to operate in 2010
Egypt’s first solar power station will operate at full capacity in 2010, it was reported on Monday.
Pittsburgh showcases green economy at G20 summit
United States President Barack Obama will show Pittsburgh to world leaders this week as a ”bold example” of a new green economy.
Europe’s Saharan power plan: Miracle or mirage?
A €400-billion plan to power Europe with Sahara sunlight is gaining momentum, even as critics see high risks in a large corporate project.