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The solar PV manufacturer Solaria announced that it raised $65 million dollars from investors in a series D financing round. The funds will go toward scaling up the company's high-efficiency solar modules based on a concentrator concept.Nevada Geothermal Project Secures Loan Guarantee

A geothermal developer got a big boost this week when U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced a partial guarantee for a $98.5 million loan to the 49.5 megawatt Blue Mountain geothermal project in Humboldt County in northwestern Nevada.Enbridge Invests in 35-MW Geothermal Plant

The Idaho-based geothermal power plant developer U.S. Geothermal is partnering with a major North American energy company on a 35-MW project in Oregon.Rick Scott owes Floridians answers on Nuclear

Yesterday the Rick Scott campaign attacked a group of businessmen and farmers who believe that renewable energy is the path to creating new jobs and growing Florida's economy. His response - more nuclear.Project to Harness Energy from Breaking Trains

A company developing a "recycled" energy project from breaking trains in Philadelphia has been awarded a major grant by the state of Pennsylvania.China is the Most Attractive Country for Renewables Investment

China has succeeded the US as the most attractive location in which to invest in renewable energy projects, according to Ernst & Young's latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices.Dr Farooq Abdullah in the opening ceremony of CSP TODAY INDIA

Dr Abdullah, the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy of India demonstrated the commitment of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy to the concentrated solar thermal power industry by opening the inaugural CSP TODAY INDIA event.