Alternative Energy - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Canadian Equestrian Multi-Purpose Barn – Case Study S-5-PVKIT® 2.0 & S-5! X-Gard™ 2.0
The owner’s goal was to construct a multi-purpose building that would also serve as a mounting platform for a 28.35 kilowatt PV solar system, which would provide 100% of the electricity needs for the entire equestrian ranch property.
Under the Surface - Non-destructive Testing of Composite Materials
The portable inspection system iX-600 enables a non-contact and therefore guaranteed non-destructive inspection (NDI - Non-Destructive-Inspection) of composite materials. Testing can be carried out with regard to detachment, delamination or porosity.
Bioethanol : Recent advances & potential
Bioethanol is a potential alternative energy source that, through investment into infrastructure and its related industries, can lead the way in reducing emissions. The purpose of this article is to highlight bioethanol’s advancements and its future in various industries.
NexWafe GmbH Lands €10 Million Funding Round, Aims to Cut Solar Production Costs by 30%, Reduce CO2 Emissions by 70%
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High-efficiency monocrystalline silicon wafer manufacturer gears up for commercialization of its wafer technology, adds veteran VC to corporate board
Staying “On” in an “Off” Year
2021 was a tough year, but we’ve all been through challenges before, and we can collectively overcome them again. Editorial from Glenn Jakins, serial entrepreneur and CEO at Humless, a Utah energy storage company.
Creating Sustainable Renewable Energy Projects and Solar Farms
The concept of dual-purpose solar is relatively new and although renewable companies of all sizes have been exploring the benefits of co-managing solar power and agriculture, exciting research and development is still underway.
Managing Deep-Cycle Batteries Used For Energy Storage
Many homes that use deep-cycle batteries as part of their renewable energy or off-grid power system’s energy storage, are often strained to maximum capacity levels. The result is sets of batteries that don’t seem to last as long as they used to.
Alternative Energy - Featured Stories
Wind Industry Closes Record 2020 With Strongest Quarter Ever
Record wind power added in Q4 outpaces total for all of 2019
Solar and energy storage also post record annual installations
Q CELLS solar modules keeping the lights on for Dutch bulb grower
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A 539 kW rooftop solar array installed using 1,635 Q CELLS Q.PEAK DUO-G7 330 Wp modules meets the annual electricity needs of one of the largest flower bulb producers in the Netherlands.
IREC Receives Donation of 1.2 MW Solar Installation from The Conti Group
The donation is the largest unrestricted charitable contribution that IREC has received. Through a long-term power purchase agreement, the system will generate revenue that will help support the organization’s programs for at least 13 years.
Alternative Energy - News Headlines
Panasonic's EverVolt™ Modules Ready to Ship, Offering U.S. Homeowners Latest Solar Energy-Efficient Solution
Panasonic Corporation of North America today announced that its EverVolt solar modules designed to accompany its EverVolt Battery Storage system are available for shipping. Announced in December 2020, the new solar modules are designed to provide advanced efficiency and performance, exceptional degradation rates and Panasonic's comprehensive warranty.
LG RELEASES ALL-NEW SOLAR MODULES AND, UPGRADES OTHER PANELS FOR 2021
Catering to Green Homebuilders, New 66-Cell Panels and Enhanced High-Performance Modules Increase Energy Output for Residential and Commercial Markets
BASF advances renewable energy commitment with wind and solar power contracts
• Wind power agreement at two Texas sites will add 35 MW to BASF's renewable energy supply; solar power at 55MW is the 'cherry on top'
• Up to 90% of the sites' purchased power from wind and solar farms
INTERSOLAR EUROPE 2021: AGRIVOLTAICS BRINGS TOGETHER AGRICULTURE AND POWER GENERATION
Agrivoltaics involves the use of agricultural land to produce food and generate solar energy simultaneously. Conventional free-standing installations can also provide a valuable habitat for flora and fauna, which in turn promotes the acceptance of both the installations and the energy transition as a whole.
Ballard Signs Joint Development Agreement with Chart Industries For Heavy-Duty Mobility Onboard Hydrogen Solutions
VANCOUVER, CANADA and ATLANTA, U.S. - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chart Industries, Inc. ("Chart"; www.chartindustries.com; NYSE: GTLS) - a leading diversified global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment for the industrial gas and clean energy industries - for the joint development of integrated system solutions that include a fuel cell engine with onboard liquid hydrogen ("LH2") storage and vaporization for the transportation industry, with a focus on heavy-duty applications including buses, trucks, rail and marine vessels.
Alternative Energy - Featured Product
QuickBOLT has always believed solar mounting could be easier. How do they work toward that belief?
They have been changing the game for 10 years with their original Top Mount line for Asphalt Shingle roofs, and by now supplying one of the widest ranges of solar mounts in North America. From their patented products, to the custom production services they offer, QuickBOLT has been working with solar installers for nearly a decade to make solar installations easier than ever before.
Alternative Energy - Featured Company
Panasonic Solar
Panasonic has been pioneering solar power since the green revolution began. Starting with production of amorphous cell technology in 1975, no one has spent more time on solar R&D. In 1997, our HIT® modules introduced high-efficiency solar panels to the world. Panasonic HIT® offers one of the most efficient solar modules available today, providing homeowners with decades of reliable sustainable power. Add our intelligent battery storage solutions and deliver the most complete solar + storage system under the sun. Help homeowners improve grid independence and save money with a fully integrated energy ecosystem that keeps their family powered up during outages and peak rate periods. With full support from one of America's most trusted brands, Panasonic installers stand by their work and product with confidence. Our industry-leading warranty on HIT® solar panels covers product, performance, parts and labor for 25 years.
