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Solar phone chargers to come to NYC
Ben Johnson Jun 18, 2013
It's happened to all of us. Your phone loses its charge in that one place you can't plug it in. Now, New York City is about to get solar chargers in many of those places.
Trade spat between China and EU threatens exports of solar panels, wine
Rob Schmitz Jun 6, 2013
A day after the EU Trade Commission placed anti-dumping duties on Chinese solar panels, the Chinese government has launched an investigation into doing the same on EU wine exports to China.
Solar rises as an African energy alternative
Jeff Tyler Jun 3, 2013
Countries from central and east Africa gather to talk solar power as Africa emerges as a market for alternative energy.
The next 10 years in energy
Ben Johnson May 7, 2013
It's cheaper and easier than ever to extract natural gas -- thanks in part to advances in controversial technologies like hydraulic fracturing. As technology advances over the next decade, will it stay that way?
Giant solar panel plant planned in Ghana
Jeff Horwich Dec 4, 2012
Today the British company "Blue Energy" unveiled plans for the largest solar power plant in Africa -- and one of the largest in the world.
New transparent solar panels could be used as windows
John Moe Jul 25, 2012
And can power your house. Plus, don’t go online before bed because it made some hamsters depressed.
Japan subsidizes solar power industry
Scott Tong Jul 2, 2012
The new government initiative could lift the land of the rising sun to second place among the world's solar energy markets.
Saudi Arabia goes solar
Eve Troeh May 14, 2012
The world's largest oil exporter isn't necessarily concerned about saving the planet. It's about being able to export even more crude.
U.S. to impose tariffs on Chinese solar panels
Rob Schmitz Mar 21, 2012
The U.S. will impose new tariffs on cheap Chinese solar panels. The new duties will be low. Analysts say it's not likely to spark a trade war.
Marketplace interviews President Obama. What would you ask?
Megan Larson Mar 21, 2012
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal is traveling to Boulder City, Nevada, today to interview President Barack Obama at the Copper Mountain solar plant during the president's two-day energy tour. Send us your questions and find out how to listen.
