In this issue:
*China most attractive place to develop renewable projects
*RENEWABLE ENERGY FOCUS
..DOE gives $8.5M to advance solar energy grid integration systems
*Electricity needs to go smart: report
*Drive smart grid forward by connecting with consumers
*Schwarzenegger to continue push for renewable energy bill
*California releases zero net energy plan for buildings
*Probes find energy meters accurate, service lacking
*CPUC approves grants aimed at adding solar, cutting costs
*Researchers translate plants' regenerative ability to solar cells
*Black silicon comes back - and cheaper than ever
*Wind turbine prices continue to fall
*NOTABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS AND DEALS
..Energy commission licenses Abengoa Mojave Solar Project
..SunPower awarded $1.8M research grant
..Honeywell expands solar protector portfolio
..SoloPower of San Jose expanding capacity
..Sacramento to offer energy rebates for small businesses
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