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The federal government can help the country escape from recession by launching a five-to-10 year infrastructure revitalization program and by taking steps to boost the production and consumption of alternative energy, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell told a solar-energy conference Monday.

“I believe that over the next five years, the development of the green-energy economy can drive this nation’s comeback,” the Democratic governor said at the general session of PV America, which is being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia through Wednesday.

The conference is the first by the Solar Energy Industries Association to focus solely on photovoltaic solar energy, which comes from photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight into electricity.

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Zachary Scheidt

What a day! On Thursday, we saw solar stock prices jump sharply higher in what can only be described as a stunning reversal of fortune. The two solar positions held in the ZachStocks Growth Model were up 12% and 45% respectively, and my actively traded Death Cross Trader service took home 189% gains in a solar related options play.

The move came out of the blue and caught many traders a bit unprepared. Investors sitting on the sidelines quickly realized their cash should be invested in this sector, and short sellers scrambled to cover positions while likely taking substantial losses.

But what actually caused this move? Why such a pronounced reaction? And will this mark the beginning of a new trend, or are we just seeing a “one-day-wonder?”

In order to answer these questions, let’s first take a look at how we got to this spot in the first place.

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Solar Energy Industry Group Reports US Solar Market Hit Record Growth In 2008, Despite Economic Crisis

March 19, 2009

 Smart federal policies needed to maintain growth and meet President Obama’s renewable energy goals
 
WASHINGTON– Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association released its 2008 U.S. Solar Industry Year in Review, highlighting a third year of record growth. The report notes that 1,265 megawatts (MW) of solar power of all types were installed in 2008, bringing total U.S. solar power capacity up 17 percent to 8,775 MW. The 2008 figure included 342 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV), 139 MWTh (thermal equivalent) of solar water heating, 762 MWTh of pool heating and an estimated 21 MW of solar space heating and cooling.
 
“Despite severe economic pressures in the United States, demand for solar energy grew tremendously in 2008,” said Rhone Resch, president and CEO of SEIA. “Increasingly, solar energy has proven to be an economic engine for this country, creating thousands of jobs, unleashing billions in investment dollars and building new factories from New Hampshire to Michigan to Oregon.”  

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 SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ –Power-Save Energy Company (OTCBulletinBoard: PWSV) , an emerging leader in the renewable energy and energy savings products industry, today announces the launch of its new, 2009 Solar Direct Response TV Campaign. The 2008 DRTV Solar spot has been modified, directing viewers to a web landing page where they can participate in a sweepstakes giveaway of a Solar Electric system for their home. This new campaign will launch in April 2009 and run until October 2009 along with the ES35 DRTV campaign.

This new DRTV Solar spot will award to the viewers, a FREE Solar Energy System for their home, $3000 dollars off a purchase of a 6Kw Solar Electric System, $1000 dollars off a purchase of a 5Kw Solar Electric System, $500 dollars off a purchase of a 4Kw Solar Electric System, ES35 Energy Saving Kits, PS1200 Energy Saving units, and coupons for free shipping of various of Power-Save products. All of these prizes are awarded instantly. The viewers will be required to sign up to receive additional information on Power-Save products.

The innovative Solar DRTV spot features will include an engagement device on the landing page that will be used to capture leads and to increase brand awareness for Power-Save Energy Co. This Solar DRTV spot will center around the concept “Everyone is a winner.” The Solar DRTV advertisement will be featured on channels such as Planet Green, Biography, History International, Discovery Science, Sci-Fi Channel and CNBC and can also be viewed on the company web site.

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