Showing posts with label Solar Power. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Solar Power. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
SOLON and TEP Unveil 1.6MW Solar Power Plant in Tucson
Tucson-based SOLON Corporation, one of the largest providers of turnkey solar power plants and manufacturer of crystalline silicon solar modules in the U.S., today announced the completion of a 1.6 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Tucson in conjunction with Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP). As TEP’s largest local solar resource, the array will provide a faster, more cost effective way for TEP to integrate solar power into its renewable energy portfolio for Tucson residents.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Five innovations to make your home more energy-efficient this winter
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(ARA) - Old Man Winter brings a variety of gifts for us each year - cold winds, snow and, of course, higher energy bills. You can't control the cold and the snow, but you do have a little control over how much energy you will use this winter.
With today's technological advances, it has never been easier to lessen your impact on the power grid and reduce your heating bills. An energy audit is a good place to start to find out areas where heat is escaping from your home. After you've identified those areas, you may also want to think about outfitting your home with devices or systems that will make it more energy efficient.
(ARA) - Old Man Winter brings a variety of gifts for us each year - cold winds, snow and, of course, higher energy bills. You can't control the cold and the snow, but you do have a little control over how much energy you will use this winter.
With today's technological advances, it has never been easier to lessen your impact on the power grid and reduce your heating bills. An energy audit is a good place to start to find out areas where heat is escaping from your home. After you've identified those areas, you may also want to think about outfitting your home with devices or systems that will make it more energy efficient.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Green roof improvements that can save money - and the environment
(ARA) - In this economy, you may feel grateful to have a roof over your head. But how much do you really think about your roof? It's one of the most important elements of your home, one that helps protect all the other parts - not to mention the people - under it. And "greening" your roof is a great way to ensure it not only protects your family, but saves you some money and helps the environment at the same time.
Heating, cooling and electricity costs make up the largest chunk of the average household's annual utility bill. Here are some roof upgrades that can help improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Boosting home energy efficiency: Improvements that feel good and save money
(ARA) - When it comes to making your home more energy efficient, you may have to spend a little to save a lot. And, like most good investments, energy-efficient home improvements may require you to be in it for the long haul in order to see the maximum return on your investment.
Still, if you're planning to be in your current home for several years (and numerous studies report that more Americans are staying put), a long-term investment in improved energy efficiency can make sound dollar sense for your family. Energy-efficient improvements can help reduce energy use, lower utility bills and cut your home's environmental impact. You may also reap a tax benefit from making certain eco-friendly improvements. And some improvements, like installing skylights or solar water heating systems, can boost the healthfulness - and your enjoyment - of your home.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Don't use more energy than you need
(ARA) - For most people, the start of cooling temperatures in the back half of the year means more time spent at home. Take advantage of the time you're spending at home by making sure you're not using any more energy than you need to. Fortunately, there are many options to cutting down on energy use and with the tax credits expiring at the end of 2010, now is the time to take action.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
A solar-powered 'light unto the nations' - Nov 2010
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Green living: Hotels adopt energy-efficient technologies, green practices - Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto hotel going green by installing solar panels, using LED lighting, and other energy efficient solutions!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Five innovations to make your home more energy-efficient this winter
(ARA) - Old Man Winter brings a variety of gifts for us each year - cold winds, snow and, of course, higher energy bills. You can't control the cold and the snow, but you do have a little control over how much energy you will use this winter.
With today's technological advances, it has never been easier to lessen your impact on the power grid and reduce your heating bills. An energy audit is a good place to start to find out areas where heat is escaping from your home. After you've identified those areas, you may also want to think about outfitting your home with devices or systems that will make it more energy efficient.
Here are five recent innovations that can help you conserve energy this winter:
* Freewatt home energy system. This eco-friendly heating system features micro-CHP technology that is integrated with a high-efficiency natural gas or propane furnace or boiler and generates both heat and electricity for your home. Such a system has the potential to generate half of a typical home's annual electrical needs, according to ECR, makers of the freewatt and freewatt plus home energy systems. Additionally, a water heater may be added to the system to produce even more electricity. If your state and utility company have net metering programs, you can also sell back additional electricity generated by your system to be used elsewhere. The freewatt plus system also acts as a back-up generator should your home lose power.
* Rooftop solar water heaters. Why pay for energy to heat water when the sun will do it for you at no cost? While a solar water heater may cost more up front, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that you can save 50 to 80 percent on your water heating bill. It's possible that you may also be able to receive a tax deduction if you roll the cost of the heater into your mortgage. If you are interested, it may also be wise to check with the Department of Energy or retailers to see if there are any other tax benefits available for any efficiency upgrade you are thinking about making.
* Solar light tubes. Adding these to your house can add fresh and natural light to a space that might otherwise need electric light, thus reducing the electricity you'll use. These can be added during construction or installed at a later date.
* Radiant barriers. This strategy, using reflective barriers, often in the attic, can reduce the amount of heat that is lost through the roof of your home. It also can reduce the amount of heat coming in from the attic in the warmer months.
* If you determine you are losing a lot of heat through your windows, it might make good financial sense to replace them with more energy-efficient ones. It might be helpful to work with your energy auditor or window company to determine the best option, as it can often be dependent on what kind of windows you have and where they are located.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Campbell Soup plans $21.6M solar facility
Campbell Soup Co. is working with a Pennsylvania company to develop a $21.6 million solar facility that will provide electric power exclusively for its food-making operations in Napoleon, which is the company's biggest manufacturing site.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Tips to tailgate in an eco-friendly way
(ARA) - As tans fade and work shifts back into high gear, there's one fall tradition that helps make the transition from summer bearable: football tailgating season. A spirited American pastime for decades, tailgating has become the ultimate way for fans to fuel up for football games. But without careful planning, these parking lot picnics can consume a lot of energy and create a lot of waste. This year there's a movement to help you reduce your fan footprint and celebrate your favorite football team with a few simple changes.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Solar-Power Plant Gets U.S. Approval - WSJ.com
A proposal to build the world's biggest solar-thermal power plant in the Southern California desert got the go-ahead Monday from the Obama administration, which used the announcement to bolster its message that renewable energy creates jobs.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Arrow missile inventor looks to energize the solar market
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National Infrastructures Minister Uzi Landau (Israel Beiteinu) dedicated the first Israeli concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) system to be hooked up to the national grid in Arad on Thursday.
The system was designed by the MST solar energy company, which was founded by Dov Raviv – the father of the Arrow missile system.
Raviv turned his eye toward renewable energy in 2002 by forming Rehovot-based MST. Over the last eight years, he and his team developed a CPV system built on a tracker – a platform that tracks the sun’s path across the sky. The 50KW system has an efficiency rate of 24.5 percent in field conditions, he said during Thursday’s ceremony – higher than regular photovoltaic silicon
solar panels.
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Friday, October 8, 2010
Suntech opens solar manufacturing facility in Goodyear
Amplify’d from www.bizjournals.com
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Goodyear on Friday, bringing solar panel assembly to the Valley.
The Wuxi, China-based Suntech (NYSE: STP), one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, began producing panels that were greeted by about 200 people at the company’s factory to celebrate the launch.
Shi Zhengrong, the company’s founder, chairman and CEO, said his firm has come a long way since it first began manufacturing panels in 2002, and it looks forward to developing more of a market in the U.S.
“Imagine what we will be able to do in the next eight years as we continue to drive down the cost of solar,” he said.
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