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Turning Glare Into Watts
Source: The New York Times

The world appears to be on the verge of a boom in a little-known but promising type of solar power.

For Israel, Gaza Offers a Range of Risky Choices
Source: The New York Times

Gaza, controlled by Hamas, is officially committed to the destruction of Israel, the very country obligated to provide it with fuel, electricity, water and food.

Power Failures Outrage South Africa
Source: The New York Times

Electricity shortages, now expected to be a fact of life for the next five years, are threatening economic growth.

Wal-Mart Chief Offers a Social Manifesto
Source: The New York Times

As part of a campaign to upgrade its image by changing the way it does business, Wal-Mart has pledged to cut the energy used by many of its products by 25 percent.

Digital Tools Help Users Save Energy, Study Finds
Source: The New York Times

Giving people the tools to monitor and adjust their electricity use lowers their bills and could reduce the need to build new power plants, according to a government study.

Wireless Energy: Tesla's Dream Comes True
Source: The New York Times

The M.I.T. physicist Marin Soljacic found inspiration for his latest invention in the dying batteries of his wife's cellphone. Every morning around 2 her phone would beep loudly.

If I.T. Merged With E.T.
Source: The New York Times

A breakthrough in an energy technology revolution could drive the I.T. revolution into every corner of the world to create jobs.

For a Devotee of Solar Energy, a Shot at Earning Respect
Source: The New York Times

Richard Thompson, who began powering his home with solar power in 2001, has found that power is the easy part. Generating interest takes work.

A New Push to Regulate Power Costs
Source: The New York Times

More than a decade after the drive began to convert electricity from a regulated industry into a competitive one, many states are rolling back their initiatives.

Militias Seizing Control of Iraqi Electricity Grid
Source: The New York Times

Armed groups increasingly control the switching stations that channel electricity around Iraq, an official said.

Putting Energy Hogs in the Home on a Strict Low-Power Diet
Source: The New York Times

The power consumed by common electric devices — even when they're not in use — can quickly add up.

From Turkey Waste, a New Fuel and a New Fight
Source: The New York Times

Thanks to the abundance of local droppings, Benson is home to a new $200 million power plant that burns turkey litter to produce electricity.

Electricity Crisis Hobbles an India Eager to Ascend
Source: The New York Times

Amid the hum of industry and a roaring economy, half of India's people are left off the power grid.

Today's Topic Is Solar Energy Systems
Source: The New York Times

Sharp Electronics has embarked on a six-month campaign to teach homeowners how solar energy works.

A Light Bulb Goes on, and China Starts Thinking 'Alternative Energy'
Source: The New York Times

More seed investors are financing start-ups in China that are developing equipment to promote energy efficiency.

Iraq Insurgents Starve Capital of Electricity
Source: The New York Times

Baghdad has been all but isolated electrically, and attempts to repair power lines are falling behind attacks on the grid.

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