Alternative Energy General Newsletter - Oct 2015

Technical Summaries of Wave Energy Prize Official Qualified Teams

Judges have completed reviewing the technical submissions and a total of 20 Qualified Teams are advancing to next phase of the Wave Energy Prize! Here are the entries.

Five More Myths About Solar Energy - And The Real Facts

In an earlier article, Midsummer's CEO Sven Lindström outlined some of the most common myths about solar power. Here are five more of the most common solar energy myths - coupled with the real facts.

Evaluating the Case for Module-Level Shutdown

An Increase in Safety or the Creation of Perceived Danger?

IoT and Solar Energy

Because solar installations can operate anywhere there is cellular service available, AT&T is a perfect technology provider for the wireless connectivity needs of solar companies.

Biofuel Production is Complex

Introduction of biofuels is proceeding so quickly, that the environmental risks of biofuel production are being disregarded. Without careful and thorough assessment and regulation, the promise of biofuels may well be delayed.

SolarCity claims highest efficiency solar panel

Tristan Edist for the Business Spectator:  SolarCity, the largest retailer of solar systems in the US (over 30% market share) and partly owned by Tesla’s Elon Musk, has announced it will produce the most efficient solar module available on the market at 22.04% conversion efficiency. SolarCity is claiming it has therefore managed to pip SunPower who have been the longstanding holder of the most efficient conventional silicon solar module on the market.

Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal in the UK

Written by Keith Kohl for Energy & Capital:  For the first time ever, more energy in the UK was supplied by renewable sources than coal. For an entire quarter. Wind, solar, and bioenergy checked in at 25% of the energy supplied.

Balls of DNA Could Fix Geothermal Energy's Biggest Problem

Shara Tonn for Wired.com:  Geothermal Power has the potential to be cheap, reliable, and abundant—running off the heat of the Earth 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That’s especially true thanks to a new generation of home-grown geothermal plants, which don’t run off the steam of natural hot springs and geysers. No need to find those hydrothermal gems; today, geothermal engineers are making their own reservoirs by drilling down into hot rock and pumping in water.

The Zilla® Phantom - Rail-less solar mounting system

The Zilla® Phantom is a revolutionary new rail-less solar mounting system. Building on the popular Zilla® Double Stud Flashing, the Phantom can mount anywhere on composite roofs, not just on joists. Additionally, the Zilla® Phantom streamlines distribution and transportation allowing for a safer, easier and more economical solar installation. The Phantom is a fully flashed and grounded system and includes everything necessary to complete a rooftop solar installation. The Zilla® Phantom affords unparalleled layout flexibility and field adjustability that simplify every step of the installation process. Visit ZillaRac.com to learn more.

Learn More About Zilla Corporation

Clayton Power

Mobile and off-grid power systems based on lithium ion battery technology. Industries: Automotive, Industrial, Maritime, Military, Renewable Energy. Products: Lithium Ion Batteries, Sine Wave Inverters, Inverter/Chargers, Battery Management Systems, Controllers.

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