Alternative Energy General Newsletter - Jan 2016

Businesses Bank on Fuel Cell Reliability to Achieve Sustainability Goals

As the business case becomes more apparent – with fuel cells delivering both economic and environmental value – the list of corporate customers continues to grow.

Top Smart Grid Solutions From Technology Companies

Here are three key software driven technology majors who are outsiders in the utility industry but are still driving big innovations in the Smart Grid area

What makes the TDP Turnkey Tracker unique?

The big differentiator of TDP Turnkey Tracker is the fact that it's bundled with a complete services and support package.

Speeding Up the Hydrogen Highway

The Hydrogen Station Equipment Performance device, or HyStEP, could reduce the time to commission new stations from months to just one week.

The Cost of Renewable Energy

Support for new renewable energy resources will have the greatest impact on our energy by driving demand for improvements in alternative energy that will deliver health and environmental benefits, and will help change the way our electricity is produced.

Wind, solar power soaring in spite of bargain prices for fossil fuels

Joby Warrick for The Washington Post:  Wind and solar power appear set for a record-breaking year in 2016 as a clean-energy construction boom gains momentum in spite of a global glut of cheap fossil fuels.

Sand could be the key to unlocking more efficient solar power, Masdar scientists find

Naser Al Wasmi for The National UAE: Masdar Institute scientists have published a breakthrough research into more efficient solar power – and they will not have to look far for the raw material ­needed.

Using sand, they hope to drive concentrated solar power technology to compete with the traditional photovoltaic method.

China to cut on-grid tariffs for solar, wind power: State planning commission

Reuters - China will cut payments to wind and solar electricity generators for contributing power to the grid, the country's state planning commission said over the weekend, reflecting recent declines in operating costs.

CES 2016 - Autonomous Cars Set To Dominate

BY DAVID GILBERT For International Business Times:  As cars become less about horsepower and torque and more about the technology inside, CES has become one of the most important showcases of the year for auto manufacturers. It's a sea change in how cars are built and marketed, with technology now the core, rather than an added feature. Connected, autonomous and electric vehicles will all be on display at CES 2016, with some of the world's most talk-about companies in the field looking to make a major impact.

Magerack Solar Mounting System

Magerack designs and manufactures solar mounting products for solar system installations. Its Magerack Solar Mounting System is turn-key solar mounting solution including all components from rail and clamps to roof attachments. It is reliable, easy-to-install and cost-effective used by major solar installers in California. The system is UL 2703 certified and has Class 'A' file rating with integrated bonding and grounding. In particular, its patented and innovative L-foot with flashing is easy to install and absolutely waterproof at very competitive price. Magerack has become one of the leading solar mounting manufacturers. It continues to innovate and provide exciting new mounting products.

Learn More About Magerack Corporation

SolarEdge Technologies

SolarEdge Technologies provides end-to-end distributed solar power harvesting and PV monitoring solutions, allowing maximum energy production for faster return on investment. The SolarEdge power optimizers perform MPPT per individual module while monitoring performance of each module. The highly efficient solar inverter is tailor-made to work with power optimizers. SolarEdge enables more power from any PV system, optimal roof utilization, a complete panel-level monitoring, and enhanced safety.

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