- Articles, Stories & Interviews
When Will Electric Cars Take Over the Roads
According to Bloomberg, by 2040, 54 percent of all new car sales will be for EVs. Millions of new EVs will take a big bite out of oil demand and displace 8 million barrels of transport fuel (gasoline and diesel) every day.
Talking Intersolar & EES with Rolls Battery
Rolls Battery will be exhibiting at EES North America booth #8029. Teaming up with Stationary Power Systems offers attendees added assistance with system sizing and design, as well as pricing and availability for the full range of Rolls batteries.
Talking Intersolar with Baja Construction
Our booth [#9511] exhibit will feature Baja’s Brace Single Post Solar Support System. Having an actual Baja Carport that people can touch and walk under, look up to see its features - gives people a sense of what we do and achieve every day for our customers.
Talking Intersolar 2018 with Morningstar Corporation
Morningstar is involved in the largest rural electrification project in the world, in Peru, where the government is bringing solar electricity to over 175,000 homes plus community centers. Morningstar will be exhibiting at Intersolar Europe booth #B3.160
Quantum Dot Solar Cells Are Coming
A quantum dot solar cell (QDSC) is a solar cell that uses quantum dots as the captivating photovoltaic material. It is used to replace bulky materials such as silicon, or copper indium gallium selenide.
Engineers pioneer greener and cheaper technique for biofuel production
This is a major breakthrough in metabolic engineering and exhibits a foundational milestone in sustainable and cost-effective production of renewable biofuels and chemicals.
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50 Resources for Solar Energy Professionals
With so many competing interests and limited time, fulfilling the responsibilities of a solar energy professional is becoming more challenging. We compiled this list and want to share these resources with you.
- Featured Stories
NASA is testing solar panels that unfurl like Fruit Roll-Ups in space
Sarah Fecht for Popular Science: The experiment is set to fly to the space station this week
Tesla's Solar Roof Is Finally Ready For You to Buy
Tom Randall for Bloomberg: Elon Musk says orders will begin today. Pricing details have yet to be revealed.
Gigantic Wind Turbines Signal Era of Subsidy-Free Green Power
Jess Shankleman , Brian Parkin , and Anna Hirtenstein for Bloomberg: Offshore wind turbines are about to become higher than the Eiffel Tower, allowing the industry to supply subsidy-free clean power to the grid on a massive scale for the first time.
- News Headlines
Natural Power invests £540k in state-of-the-art ControlCentre
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse officially opens Natural Power's new ControlCentre and Brockloch Rig Wind Farm
Michigan State University Migrates to Next Generation Aircuity Platform
Aircuity 2.0 immediately provided insight for Industrial Hygiene Department
Aircuity to Begin Installation at Virginia Commonwealth University
Aircuity will improve airside efficiency in three laboratory research buildings and address deferred maintenance projects
- Featured Product
Omg Roofing Products - Powergrip Plus Roof Mount System
PowerGrip Plus Roof Mount System, a watertight structural attachment system used to secure ballasted solar racks and other equipment to roofs covered with thermoplastic (TPO and PVC) membranes. PowerGrip Plus is designed with wind performance in mind and offers ultimate tensile strength of 2,000 lbf. and ultimate shear strength of 1,075 lbf. Properly installed PowerGrip Plus units reduce rack movement and remaining watertight.
PowerGrip Plus units are easy to install, saving both time and labor when compared to alternative options. A wide membrane skirt promotes easy welding in place, and the 15/8 diameter and 1/2 inch tall mount provides an optimal perch for securing brackets or struts. The exposed 1 inch tall and 3/8 inch diameter bolt and mounting stand are made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and aluminum alloy for superior long-term performance.
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Emily Folk - Contributing Author
Emily is an environmental writer, covering topics in renewable energy and sustainability. She is also the editor of Conservation Folks.
