The last economic boom in Silicon Valley took communication beyond paper to the speed of light. The next economic boom in Silicon Valley will take energy beyond oil with the power of light. The San Jose Mercury-News is on the case! Silicon Valley has empowered the world.     • First the silicon chip.        • Then the world wide web.           • Now silicon power for a sustainable world. US Congressional Hearing on Renewable Energy technologies – research directions, investment opportunities, and challenges to commercial application in the United States and the developing world, August 2, 2006
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