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February 2008
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FPL Opens Florida's Largest Solar Array

Florida Power & Light (FPL) has opened the largest solar array in the state. The array also the second-largest in the Southeast, uses 1,200 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. The system is capable of producing 250 kilowatts of energy.    More...

Knee Brace Generates Electricity From Walking

A new energy-capturing knee brace can generate enough electricity from walking to operate a portable GPS locator, a cell phone, a motorized prosthetic joint or an implanted neurotransmitter, research involving the University of Michigan shows.  More...
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Attend Solar NV's February Meeting!

How to Get Solar on Your Roof
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Learn the steps to successfully have a PV System installed on your home.

 
 
 
What:       Solar NV Monthly Meeting
Date:        Wednesday, February 20
Time:        6:00 PM
 
Location:   NV Power, Wengert Room
                6226 West Sahara Ave
                      Las Vegas, NV
 
Open to the public.
Thanks again to Nevada Power for providing meeting space!
Solar Today
Sungalow Shines
This solar-powered, solar-heated bungalow demonstrates that building for low energy is all about efficient planning.  By Alison Picher

Zero-Energy HomesImagine a sustainably built home whose selling price includes prepaid utilities for the life of the house. "Sungalow" - a bungalow powered by the sun- in Old Town Louisville, Colo., is that house. This near-zero-energy home is the latest realization of solar energy expert Dave Kreutzman's lifelong work to demonstrate that net-zero-energy houses need not be complex or extravagant.   Read more
Purchase your ticket Now
for the 2008
Southern Nevada
Solar Home Tour
Saturday April 5, 2008
National Solar Home Tour

Learn more and purchase your ticket online before it's sold out.

What:     Solar NV's Solar Home Tour
Date:      Saturday , April 5, 2008
Time:      10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:  Begins at the Springs Preserve (Directions)
                                   333 South Valley View Blvd
                                   Las Vegas, NV

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