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Solar windows can power buildings

09/07/15, 05:07 AM | Solar Power, Other Renewables | Integrator, solar modules, Technology Discussions
By Lucas Mearian for Computerworld:  Manhattan has approximately 47,000 buildings with around 10.7 million windows, according to a 2013estimate from The New York Times. Now imagine if just 1% -- or 100,700 -- of those windows could generate electricity through transparent photovoltaics. That's the idea behind solar power windows, and at least two companies are hoping to sell the technology to window manufacturers, saying once installed in a building the technology will pay for itself in about a year. "If you look at the glass that's manufactured worldwide today, 2% of it is used for solar panels; 80% of it is used in buildings. That's the opportunity," said Suvi Sharma, CEO of solar panel maker Solaria.  Cont'd...

WINAICO's 300 W monocrystalline PERC module achieves Type 1 module fire performance in accordance with UL 1703

09/07/15, 04:44 AM | Solar Power, Other Renewables | WINAICO
WINAICO's 300 W 60-cell monocrystalline PERC module passes UL 1703 tests, and achieves Type 1 module fire performance

TOLEDO ZOO AND GEM ENERGY HIGHLIGHT BENEFITS OF ANTHONY WAYNE SOLAR ARRAY

09/04/15, 01:10 PM | Solar Power, Other Renewables
Renewable energy investment reduces harmful emissions and cuts costs

"Smart PowerFlow" project aims to demonstrate how batteries can cost-efficiently reinforce low voltage grids for high shares of renewable power

09/03/15, 01:47 PM | Solar Power, Energy Storage
The Reiner Lemoine Institute and SMA Solar Technology AG to investigate the potential of using batteries at the low voltage level to alleviate local grids.

GreenTec Awards call for entries

09/03/15, 01:46 PM | Solar Power, EVs and Fuel Cells
Europes biggest environmental and business prize kicks off the next round

WeAreTeamSolar.com Launches to Extend Solar tax Credit

09/03/15, 01:46 PM | Solar Power, Other Renewables | SolarReviews
The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC) has launched a new site, WeAreTeamSolar.com, to support an extension of the Investment Tax Credit for solar installations as part of upcoming tax extenders' legislation.

SPI 2015 - ROTH Capital Partners to Host Solar Symposium at Solar Power International (SPI 15)

09/03/15, 01:45 PM | Solar Power
Leading Solar Power and Clean Technology Companies to Hold Investor Meetings

Grand Opening of 270 MW K2 Wind Power Project, One of Canada's Largest Wind Facilities

09/03/15, 01:45 PM | Solar Power, Other Renewables
Facility generating approximately $15 million in funding for community initiatives over the next 20 years

Canadian Solar Wins Five Solar Power Projects Totaling 185 MW in Brazil

09/03/15, 01:44 PM | Solar Power, Other Renewables
The five projects are targeted to reach commercial operation in mid-2017.

Key Challenges Google's Project Sunroof May Face

09/03/15, 06:59 AM | Solar Power | google
Whether Googles Project Sunroof will be a hit or a miss, only time will tell. Nevertheless, the technology is brilliant and this move from Google could make this firm a leading one in the global solar industry.

Webdyn entered India

09/03/15, 04:53 AM | Solar Power, Other Renewables | Webdyn
The french company (Webdyn SA) of high customer value into the field of M2M connect and remote monitoring systems has entered in india.

PROINSO PV RACK to launch in South Africa

09/02/15, 01:45 PM | Solar Power, Other Renewables
-PROINSO has announced details of a new roof top product designed to meet the distinct market challenges of South Africa-

IRS Rules Favorably on Owner's Eligibility for Federal Tax Credit for a Community-Shared Solar Project

09/02/15, 01:45 PM | Solar Power, Other Renewables
IRS Ruling Has Implications for Community-Shared Solar Projects

SEIA Applauds Michigan Governor's Commitment to Comply with EPA's Clean Power Plan

09/02/15, 01:45 PM | Solar Power, Energy Storage | Solar Energy Industries Association

Tigo Announces Distribution Partnership with Mexico's Exel Solar to Feature Tigo's TS4 MLPE Platform Exclusively

09/02/15, 01:44 PM | Solar Power, Energy Storage | Tigo Energy
Exel Solar is the largest PV Wholesaler in Mexico providing installers constant training and support while offering the most innovative products online and financial services in the market.

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