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Westinghouse Solar, Zep Settle Patent Dispute Over Panels
Bloomberg Businessweek
Westinghouse Solar Inc. (WEST) and Zep Solar Inc. said they have settled a patent dispute over designs to reduce the cost of attaching solar panels to roofs.
Financial terms weren't disclosed. The settlement, which covers civil suits and a case pending before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, extends to all customers, suppliers and licensees of the companies, they said in a joint statement.
Solar Lobby Flexes its Muscle
New York's fledgling solar power industry is flexing its muscle, touting polls showing that people favor the concept and pointing to a bill that is making its way through committee that would encourage more solar energy.
Solar Energy Industry is Flourishing in Mass.
Massachusetts is no California when it comes to sun. But that isn't stopping the solar energy industry from flourishing here.
Utility Regulators More than Double California's Solar Power Goal
California is poised to more than double its targeted electricity output from rooftop solar panels.
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SEIA's Rhone Resch on the ITC Trade Case, Politics
Renewable Energy World
Obama Touts Solar in Nev. as Part of Four-state Tour on Energy Policy
President Obama traveled here to the Nevada desert Wednesday to highlight the future of solar energy ? and ridicule Republicans for trimming back federal funding to develop it.
U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Solar Panels from China
Reporting from Washington and Los Angeles - Ratcheting up the battle over a vital energy industry, the U.S. Commerce Department decided to impose tariffs on solar panels imported from China after concluding that manufacturers there received illegal government subsidies.
Bright Spot in Solar Panels
CNBC Video
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Bay Area Solar Companies Praise Tarriff Decision
Solar panel companies are excited about a decision they say is good for business.
