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Is Solar Energy Right for Your Home?

Lynn Jurich of SunRun home solar company appeared on "Good Morning America" today to discuss the benefits of solar power for homes. She said solar power can help reduce greenhouse gases, reduce the nation's dependence on fossil fuels and increase a home's re-sale value.. Lynn Jurich - Energy - Renewable - Solar - Solar energy (full story)

U.S. solar energy technology farther advanced than other countries

Though the Unites States comes only the fourth place as a solar energy market, behind Germany, Italy and Japan, its solar energy technology is farther advanced than any other country in the world, Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association, said. (full story)

Solar Energy Initiatives Launches Solar EOS's Website and Social Media Presence

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - 07/27/10) - Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (OTC.BB: SNRY - News ), with businesses in solar project development, distribution and workforce training, today announced the launch of Solar EOS's website and social media presence at www.solar-eos.com . Solar EOS supports the growth of the solar industry through training and education ... (full story)

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Estimated Worldwide energy consumption so far this year
(1 kWh = 3413BTU)

Worldwide energy consumption in 1999 was 377 quadrillion BTUs, which is approximately 92.5 quintillion kWh. Solar energy accounts for less than 0.01% of that amount.

1999 World Production of Primary Energy (Quadrillion (10x15) Btu)
Petroleum 149.70
Natural Gas 87.31
Coal 84.90
Hydroelectric 27.10
Nuclear 25.25
Geothermal, solar, wind, wood waste 2.83
Source: US DOE EIA