ShoEi Foods, a global producer and processor of nuts and dried and frozen fruits, has selected Cenergy Power to engineer and construct a large 864 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The sizeable solar system will be utilized to offset the local energy demand at their walnut processing facility in Marysville, California. Stretching over approximately
PV Fuses Protect Solar Equipment
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
Littlefuse today announced it has developed a series of 1500 VDC photovoltaic fuses designed to protect the next generation of solar installations. The SPXV and SPXN Series of fuses meet the requirements of 30kA interrupt ratings, 1500 VDC protection and global standards critical to solar equipment manufacturers. Both the high and low amperage models were
TÜV Rheinland Launches New Solar Photovoltaic Power Rating Suite
June 5, 2013 : 0 Comments
TÜV Rheinland Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory has launched a new power rating suite for photovoltaic modules that will allow banks, investors, EPC’s, and other stakeholders advanced performance characterization of their products under various conditions. The Solar America Board for Codes and Standards has said, “Manufacturers typically rate PV modules at standard test conditions (STC). The STC
SPW Exclusive: Peter Lynch Says We Need A New Solar Paradigm To Survive
May 17, 2013 : 1 Comment
By Peter Lynch, SPW Contributor The photovoltaic (PV) industry needs to aggressively develop new truly disruptive PV technologies to dramatically accelerate the industry’s growth. This will enable solar to play a significant role in worldwide electricity production (significant meaning more than 25% of worldwide electricity generation) and have a significant positive impact upon climate change. Solar is
Paying Homage: 23 Solar Pioneers Whose Names You SHOULD Know
May 16, 2013 : 7 Comments
Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás, aka George Santayana, was an American philosopher, essayist, poet and novelist. One of his most famous quotations was this: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This is one of Editorial Director Frank Andorka’s favorite quotations of all time (as a former history major, this
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8 Everyday Solar Installations — Power For The People
May 8, 2013 : 1 Comment
A few months ago, Solar Power World asked its readers to provide us with photos of everyday solar installations. The goal was to show that solar power is the electricity source of the people and that it is not out of anyone’s reach. We present these photos to you now to share with the rest of the
11 Must-See Art Installations, Inspired By Solar Panels
May 7, 2013 : 3 Comments
We all know that solar is a practical, smart investment. It’s good for the environment, frees people to control their own electricity production and is one of the fastest-growing industries (read: JOB CREATORS) in the country. But one of the complaints (often heard from homeowners’ associations) is that solar panels are ugly. We beg to
What Are Solar Panels Made Of?
May 2, 2013 : 0 Comments
A solar panel, or module, is a series of interconnected silicon cells joined together to form a circuit. In greater numbers the amount of power produced by these interconnected cells can be increased and used as an electricity production system. Solar panels come in different sizes for different purposes. The current standard offering in the
Installation Notes: Free Hot Water Beats Cost Of Natural Gas
April 29, 2013 : 4 Comments
Barak Jolish, a San Francisco building developer, took five bids for a hydronic heating and hot water system for a 3-story, 19,260-sq.-ft. student housing complex renovation. Jolish pitted conventional natural-gas systems against solar hot water. One type of system came out on top. While the lowest bidder for each technology came to about $200,000, rebates
The Wondrous History Of Solar Power World, In 11 Pictures
Solar Power World printed its first edition in October 2011, just in time for that year’s Solar Power International in Dallas. It was a labor of love for all of us, and it’s been a marvelous (nearly) two years in this wonderful industry. As we approach our 12th issue (and our second Intersolar issue — we can’t
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