3TIER, a global leader in renewable energy assessment and forecasting, today announced that its partnership with Clean Electric is expanding to include Russia and Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine collectively have ambitious targets to add over 25 GW of renewable energy capacity within the next 10 years. Given these countries’ heavy reliance on fossil fuels for
Advantech Offers Solar Tracking System
December 15, 2011 :
In Advantech’s solar tracking solution, the ADAM-4117 measures the input voltage signals from the sunlight transmitters to detect the direction of the strongest sunlight. The sunlight information is then sent to the PEC-3240, an Intel Celeron M Embedded Motion Controller, which can control the stepper motors of the sun tracking system and easily adjust
Roofing with solar
October 31, 2011 :
At the Solar Power International conference in Dallas earlier this month I had the chance to catch up with Global Solar Energy, a manufacturer of flexible solar modules and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). The company said it recently partnered with several U.S. building and roofing companies to expand the use of their solar roofing module.
GE to build largest U.S. solar factory in Colorado
October 24, 2011 :
I had the opportunity to attend a press conference at Solar Power International last week where GE discussed plans to build its new thin-film solar panel factory in Aurora, Colorado. When completed, the company says the the facility will create 355 jobs in Colorado and will be larger than any existing solar panel factory in
All In One
October 12, 2011 :
The SolarWorld manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, Ore., fronts the city’s Deer Park Industrial Park on a 97-acre property. Inside, 1000 employees work four shifts 24/7 producing crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panels. As you approach, the plant’s white façade sits back from the road about 400 feet, and you notice the company promotes solar power even
Single-pole distribution blocks for solar
September 16, 2011 :
Ohio-based manufacturer ERICO offers two new series of single-pole distribution blocks that the company says are suitable for use in a wide range of solar applications. Available with one input or two, the distribution blocks are UL Recognized for 1000V AC/DC and IEC certified for 1000V AC and 1500V DC. Features include: Halogen free, IP
Solyndra’s sticky situation
September 15, 2011 :
I’m sure by now everyone’s heard of the sticky Solyndra situation. The California solar panel manufacturer received more than $500 million in federal loans, according to CBS News, a couple of years ago. However, the FBI is searching the company’s files for criminal behavior after Solyndra filed bankruptcy. Many Republicans are criticizing the Obama administration for
Cone Drive, BrightSource Energy Join Forces
September 9, 2011 :
Cone Drive Gearing Solutions, part of the David Brown group, announced that it has signed an agreement with BrightSource Energy, to supply solar tracking drives for its 392megawatt Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California’s Mojave Desert. BrightSource’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is the world’s largest concentrated solar power complex under construction and the
In honor of Sept. 11, solar power reduces foreign dependence
September 9, 2011 :
While browsing twitter the other day I came across a comment that read: In honor of Sept 11th, solar is a key to securing our country and living a more patriotic life! Skeptical that this was just another marketing technique trying to disgracefully market off a very solemn incident in our country’s history (such as those other
Solar panels survive hurricane Irene
September 8, 2011 :
Solar has survived what many houses and cables could not. Snake Tray reports the company’s rooftop solar array with Solar Snake Tray Cable Trays and Racks sustained no damage and is fully operational even after experiencing Irene’s heavy rain, winds, and gusts clocked at 91 miles per hour. The entire solar system is safe and secure and
