Solar Power Articles, Stories & News

Creating New Application Solutions for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Photovoltaic Systems, Products

Why not combine a flexible thin film photovoltaic module with a high performance coating, in effect creating a monolithic membrane system consisting of the coating and the photovoltaic both waterproofing the roof and generating renewable energy.

Editorial Comments

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Editorials, Tradeshows and Conferences

Just back from a whirlwind day at Solar 2007 in Long Beach and I gotta say ... this industry is on fire ... finally. On the show floor you literally had to elbow your way down the aisles.

Fire The Oil Industry as the Monopoly Vendor

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Opinions and Advice

Replace oil? How can something so monumental be accomplished? Preempt waste, start small, provide better service at lower cost and think better.

Fuel Cells Breathe Easy in Great Outdoors

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Consumer Applications

Using fuel cells in recreational applications means no more smoky emissions and loud operating noises from standard generators, as well as longer lasting power and easier refueling than today's batteries. That should make everyone breathe a little easier.

Green Belgian Chocolate? Yum.

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Projects and Tours

What strikes me most as a leap forward in terms of innovative, even disruptive, business concepts, is the installing of a waste-to-energy plant at the site of a power-customer itself.

Green Travel

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Commercial, Projects and Tours

The awareness of travel consumers is rising that our environment is worth considering. If the travel industry does not answer the call, voices will arise to discourage people to go to such idyllic places as the Caribbean.

Mobile Solar Power

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Photovoltaic Systems, Systems

Take electricity from the sun, run it through a charge controller and into a large battery bank. Have an inverter pull that power out of the batteries (when needed) and make it available as pure sinewave current. The trick: do all this inside of an enclosed trailer.

Parking in a Solar Grove

10/01/07, 12:00 AM | Solar Power | Photovoltaic Systems

The Kyocera Solar Grove' consists of 25 Solar Trees' with 1,400 Kyocera KC187GS solar photovoltaic (PV) modules interspersed with 200 translucent KC88CGS modules offering improved daylighting and aesthetic appeal from both above and below the structures.

Sunpark Energy Corp. issues RFP for 120kW

09/28/07, 01:39 PM | Solar Power

Sunpark Energy Corp. has issued a Request for Proposal for bidders to provide goods and services for a 120kW photovoltaic project in Ontario, Canada.

ICP Solar Introduces Greenmeter(TM) and Thin-Film Solar Tile Products at Solar Power 2007 Conference

09/28/07, 09:33 AM | Solar Power

Innovative Products Usher In an Integrated Solar Lifestyle

CARMANAH TECHNOLOGIES LIGHTS UP THE BIG APPLE

09/27/07, 02:57 PM | Solar Power

Carmanah Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the Company has received an initial $285,000 order for LED internally illuminated street name signs for a high profile sign replacement project in midtown Manhattan, New York. Carmanah's signs use 90% less energy than traditional lighting.

Gasification Outdoor Wood Furnace Passes test for new EPA Owhh Emission Levels

09/27/07, 07:47 AM | Solar Power

Sequoyah Paradise, a manufacturer of outdoor wood furnaces has developed a new outdoor wood furnace that uses downdraft gasification to make the furnace much more efficent, and produce less emissions.

New E-bike hub motors in the works

09/27/07, 06:13 AM | Solar Power

Finally, a new and improved e-bike hub motor conversion kit will be arriving in time for the spring rush. Better quality and performance will make e-biking truly a mainstream form of transportation.

Electric Dragin' in San Diego

09/27/07, 01:39 AM | Solar Power

Electric-drive enthusiasts turn to racing to raise awareness about transportation choices and the environment.

Alternity Wind Power Launched with Goal of 2100 MW by 2012

09/26/07, 01:20 PM | Solar Power

Spin-off Will Partner With Early Stage Wind Project Developers to Develop and Build Out Large Scale Wind Power Projects

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