Why SolarRoyal uses LG Chem LTD ABS/ASA Plastics (LG Chem Plastics) The SolarRoyal team’s goal was not only to develop a superior product but also to select the right components. Selecting the right components also means selecting the right materials. Materials make all the difference between a quality product and a cheap knock-off. The choice of automotive-grade LG Chem LTD ABS/ASA Plastics over the metal our competitors use for the
Solar Energy Advantages: Solar Phone Chargers As reported by ABCNEWS: Following Hurricane Sandy, you would find citizens of New York City and other affected areas waiting in long lines outside Starbucks and other restaurants are not waiting to buy food, but vying for a chance to charge their cell phones. The city of New York is attempting to prepare for its next emergency by installing solar-powered low draw phone chargers
Its mission to build stronger relationships between scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Massachusetts and Switzerland, Swissnex Boston is welcoming the world's largest solar-powered boat to Boston's Fan Pier for its inaugural visit, June 22-26. The first boat to travel around the world exclusively powered by solar energy, the MS Turanor PlanetSolar features 29,160 solar panels and produces zero gasoline or CO2 emissions. Swissnex's Purpose The boat is currently carrying out
MITs Solar System MIT scientists mapped 17,000 rooftops in Cambridge, Mass., providing residents with a web interface to look up their homes and project the cost and return on investment of photovoltaic solar panels. Using satellite imagery and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data from a previous aerial survey to create a 3-D model of Cambridge. Then the team from MIT charted the exact shape of rooftops and possible sunlight
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced Tuesday the approval of three major renewable energy projects in Arizona and Nevada delivering up to 520 MW of renewable energy. What Are the Renewable Energy Projects? The three projects are the 350 MW Midland Solar Energy Project near Boulder City, Nevada, the 70 MW New York Canyon Geothermal Project, near Lovelock, Nevada, and the 100 MW Quartzsite Solar Energy Project, located
100 Gigawatt Milestone 100 Gigawatts! Total worldwide installed solar capacity recently broke the 100 gigawatt milestone. With over 30 gigawatts installed in 2012 alone, it is clear that there is a new push for solar energy. We are excited to see the sector grow so quickly. Wind, often considered a more mature industry, broke the 100-gigawatt global capacity mark in 2008. Let's keep pushing our elected officials to promote SOLAR
Clarita at Morguefile.com EU Countries: renewable energy laws According to recent article by the Wall Street Journal, renewable energy laws put in place by the European Union requiring a certain green energy threshold be met are being skirted by a number of countries. And how are they doing this? Instead of building wind or solar facilities, they are importing woods chips from the United States to use in
Texas Law Protects Solar-powered installs When Jay Squyres planned to install solar panels on his suburban Dallas home, his neighborhood association sued. Luckily for Mr. Squyres, a 2011 Texas law states a homeowner's association must approve an application for renewable energy infrastructure unless the devices cause unreasonable discomfort or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities. Mr. Squyres was able to install his solar panels as published by the Dallas Morning
Electricity from Windows, more solar ventilation Cool studies showing more and more ways to implement solar to create energy. This would work by applying a thin layer of luminescent material windows. This layer would generate electricity by capture sunlight and guiding it to solar cells at the edges of the window. The film could generate 20 watts per square meter. About 4 square meters could power your computer as studies
Germany saves more on Solar Energy with their residential solar systems According to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, it costs about 62 cents a watt to build residential solar systems in Germany. In the U.S. that figure is $3.32 a watt, which is more than five times greater. SunPower Corp tells us the reason for this is installation time and more permitting requirements. Germany has about 32 gigawatts of installed
