Solar Power Articles, Stories & News

DC Fast Chargers for Electric Cars

09/13/13, 08:31 AM | Solar Power | Systems

DC Fast Chargers can charge an EV battery in 15 - 30 minutes, depending on vehicle make, model and initial battery state-of-charge.

Flywheels: A Way To Change the Utility Business Model?

09/13/13, 08:30 AM | Solar Power | Storage Systems

The purpose of this note is to explore the feasibility and stimulate discussion of such an approach ( a few others have discussed this possibility as well), which has the potential to reduce utility peak power demands, reduce consumer costs by taking consumers off the grid at peak periods, and transform the nature of utilities.

Solving Wind Farm Siting

09/13/13, 08:30 AM | Solar Power | Systems

An automated approach takes the guesswork out of siting. Software-generated algorithms automatically search the solution space, quickly and efficiently providing planners with a near optimal solution that can statistically be guaranteed.

The Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) Program

09/13/13, 08:22 AM | Solar Power | Business Development

A Solar Renewable Energy Credit, often referred to as an SREC, represents the renewable component of 1 megawatt hour of power production generated from a solar photovoltaic system.

Financing - The single largest roadblock for energy-saving projects

09/13/13, 08:21 AM | Solar Power | Business Development

It's not surprising that CFOs are a little nervous about investing hundreds of thousands of unbudgeted dollars in projects with hard-to-believe savings estimates. Unfortunately, this industry is somewhat a victim of its success - the better the products, the harder the estimates are to believed.

4 Reasons Your Next Vehicle Will Be Solar Powered

09/13/13, 08:21 AM | Solar Power | Vehicles

Advancements in battery technology and recharging capabilities will drive adoption. Since the beginning of 2013 we have not only seen fast-charging stations that rapidly refill a battery but also wireless recharging capabilities and battery swap techniques.

Renewable Energy Vital for First Nation and Remote Communities

09/13/13, 08:20 AM | Solar Power | Opinions and Advice

Some First Nation communities have initiated solar and wind power and mini hydroelectric initiatives but more needs to be done to ensure that all remote communities have access to clean and affordable energy.

Solar PV Modules - Market Size, Annual Production, Average Price, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2020

09/13/13, 08:01 AM | Solar Power

Global Solar PV Module Installations to Face Stable Increase by 2020

Unirac's New Flat Roof Solution is Available for Shipment

09/13/13, 07:53 AM | Solar Power | Unirac Inc.

Unirac Roof Mount (RM), is in production and ready for shipment on September 16, 2013

Energy Systems Integration Facility Dedicated at NREL Golden, Colorado Campus

09/13/13, 07:50 AM | Solar Power

Designed-built by SmithGroupJJR, JE Dunn Construction, is the nation's leading renewable energy research laboratory

Innovative Energy Storage Projects Awards Announced

09/13/13, 07:47 AM | Solar Power | Energy Storage 2013/Messe Dusseldorf North America

Notrees, SCPPA, Santa Rita Jail, and Grid on Wheels honored as Most Innovative Energy Storage Projects in North America at ESNA Conference and Expo 2013

SRT/Renusol: Solar pyramid nominated for Solar Power Portal Award

09/13/13, 07:43 AM | Solar Power

The solar pyramid has been shortlisted for the prize in the category "Most innovative system design.

SunSpec Alliance charts standards course with industry leaders at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum West on September 16th and 17th

09/13/13, 07:40 AM | Solar Power

Clean Power Finance, KACO, NREL, SolarCity, Solectria and TÜV Rheinland to speak at industry networking lunch hosted by the SunSpec Alliance and supported by members.

U.S. Installs 832 MW of Solar PV in Q2 2013, According to New U.S. Solar Market Insight Report

09/13/13, 07:38 AM | Solar Power | Solar Energy Industries Association

Q2 2013 report forecasts 30 percent U.S. solar market annual growth in 2013

SEIA Applauds Final Passage of California Energy Bill

09/13/13, 07:16 AM | Solar Power | Solar Energy Industries Association

Final approval to sweeping energy legislation

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