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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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by Steven Pleging, CEO/President of Quantum Solar Power Corp. I believe that the loss of industry players Solyndra, Evergreen, and SpectraWatt opens the market for more innovative solar companies to succeed with smarter tactics and mainstream products that fit into existing manufacturing models.

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12 Exciting Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2022

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. While not the first video game—or even the first to be presented in an upright, arcade-style cabinet—Pong was the first to be commercially successful. The plant will replace an existing coal-fired plant and generate hydrogen—which can be used in fuel cells—using solar photovoltaics.

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Inside the Global Race to Tap Potent Offshore Wind

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And in many places, such as North America’s deep Pacific coast, the strongest and steadiest wind blows in the evening, which would perfectly complement solar energy’s daytime peaks. Ireland, South Korea, and Taiwan are among the other countries with bold floating wind ambitions. Hence the push for wind platforms that float.

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