Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Microgrids in Sub-Saharan Africa
We were thrilled to announce last month that our first two microgrid solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, outfitted with the innovative new Renewvia mobile payment platform, were successfully up and running on the Islands of Ndeda and Ringiti in Kenya’s Lake Victoria region.
Importance of Energy Efficient Lighting for On-Site Work
Technologies that enable more energy efficient lighting are now widely available. Management and maintenance of lighting equipment can also help make it more efficient.
Wind farms and reducing hurricane precipitation
Via ScienceDaily: New research reveals an unexpected benefit of large-scale offshore wind farms: the ability to lessen precipitation from hurricanes.
Can Solar Panels Be Recycled?
If you anticipate your solar company to thrive for the next two decades, it’s time to begin thinking about the responsibility we have to ensure modules stay out of our nation’s landfills.
ACEEE 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
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States up efficiency investments & power savings; push net-zero buildings & electric vehicles; NJ, CT, CO, SD improve most; MA and CA lead.
O&M Considerations for Residential and C&I Rooftop Solar
This white paper aims to provide an overview of the US utility rooftop solar market, and the main challenges it faces in terms of O&M
How Does Heat Affect Solar Inverters?
Inverters, like all semiconductor-based equipment, are sensitive to overheating and, in general, operate best at cooler temperatures, while suffering power losses and damage at higher internal temperatures.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Department of Energy Announces $46 Million to Improve Resiliency of Solar Generation
A resilient and reliable electricity grid is essential not only to the security of the infrastructure powering our economy, but also to the everyday lives of all Americans.
NREL Inks a Future for Perovskites
Moore, a staff scientist at NREL, is researching fast-drying solvents for the development of perovskite ink—a shortcut to the eventual commercialization of perovskite technologies.
SEIA Releases New Go-To Guide for Residential Installations
The white paper, developed by members of SEIA’s Solar Quality Assurance Working Group, provides recommended best practices on everything from contractor qualifications to the design and actual installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
New PV*SOL premium 2019 with Additional Features for Electric Vehicles
With the new versions, system designers and operators can design their solar systems according to the latest findings, simulate accurate yield calculations under site-specific conditions and thus also perform accurate financial calculations, taking state support measures into account.
ZETTLER Introduces a Number of New Relays at 2018 Munich electronica (Hall A6 / Booth 118).
Focusing on solar, e-mobility and multiple other applications, ZETTLER Group will showcase various new relays at this year's November electronica show in Munich, Germany (Hall A6 / Booth 118).
Canadian Solar Partners with Biosar to Build a 256 MWp of Solar Project for Total Eren in Australia
Construction is planned to start in October 2018 and it is expected to reach commercial operation by mid-2019. Over 720,000 of Canadian Solar's 1500V high efficiency KuMax modules (CS3U-P) will be installed on single-axis solar tracking systems.
SolarEdge Announces Closing of Kokam Acquisition
"We are excited that Kokam is joining the SolarEdge team and look forward to pooling our shared accomplishments to provide the market with more holistic smart energy systems"
CWIEME to hold Americas relaunch event November 15, 2018
CHICAGO, IL - Following the postponement of CWIEME Chicago 2018, new owner ITE Group has announced the rebranding of the conference and exhibition as CWIEME Americas and is holding a relaunch event, focused on networking and education, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel on November 15, 2018.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
Baja Carports Design-Build Solar Support Systemsâ„¢
With Baja Carports 35 plus years in the industry installing our Solar Support Systems nationwide and whose founder Bob Hayworth was one of the first to use solar panels as the rooftops on commercial carports ~ is assurance that you will receive Baja expertise in all phases of installation. Our team's diligence makes the design-build process easy for customers. You don't need a set of architecture plans to begin talking to us about your project. Baja's in-house design engineers will work closely with you to meet your project specifications and city's criteria. You'll have our design team's years of experience applied to your plans. Our engineers will deliver a set of stamped plans, which maximize canopy coverage and details the most-effective layout for your business' parking lot.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
OMG Roofing Products
OMG Roofing Products is a major supplier to the commercial roofing industry and offers a roof mount product for solar racks called PowerGrip. PowerGrip provides a secure watertight connection to the roof deck or structural members. Once heat welded in place, properly installed PowerGrips virtually elminate rack movement and remain watertight.
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