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Could this be the dawn of American solar power?

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October 21st, 2011

By Barbara Kessler
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From the floor of the recent Solar Power International show in Dallas, it’s easy to see why solar power awes and mystifies the general public. Giant robotic arms dart and spin with the precision of diamond cutters, parading the fine tuning required to stamp out photovoltaic (PV) panels. Installers demo rooftop racks engineered to resist rust, defy gravity and hold tight for 30 years, come hail or high winds. Sales execs hawk the intricate micro-inverters that mysteriously transfer solar energy from the silicon wafer/glass PV panel onto the household AC/DC system, claiming to have the most reliable, efficient and failsafe versions.

Dallas welcomes solar industry; receives PV panel donations to Habitat for Humanity

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October 17th, 2011

Solar companies kicked off their annual convention, being held in Dallas this year, with a ceremony for 15 Dallas-area Habitat for Humanity homes that are receiving donated rooftop arrays.

The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) and several solar companies with a Texas presence — including SolarCity, Trina Solar, Solar US, SES 21 and SolarTek, Schletter and Bosch Solar Energy — donated the Habitat panels, which will reduce utility costs for the homeowners, add to the value to the homes and lessen their environmental impact.