Author: LEED Blogger
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PV to slide in Japan, Germany — does this effect global growth?
After amending its renewable energy law in August 2014, Germany is expected to attain an annual installed capacity of around 1.8 GW in 2015 and will fail to hit the annual solar PV installation target of between 2.4 and 2.6 GW, according to Ankit Mathur, GlobalData’s Practice Head for Power. “ThisRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Boulder uncovers 553 MW of high-yield PV sites with 3-D mapping
In pursuit of transitioning its community to clean, local, affordable and reliable energy, the City of Boulder selected The Sanborn Map Co. to optimize its 3-D building data for use as the cornerstone of the city’s Rooftop Solar Tool. The tool helps citizens determine how much electricity can be producedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Off-The-Grid Trailer Tiny Home
Few tiny mobile homes are as sustainable as the ones made by the Austrian firm Wohnwagon. It specializes in constructing trailer homes, which can function completely off-the-grid. They make great vacation homes, offices, guest houses, or even full-time residences. A Wohnwagon measures 269 sq ft (25 sq m), with the exterior dimensions of 32.8 x…
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Mississippi solar boost: Strata Solar works with local power on 50-MW project
The Mississippi Public Service Commission approved the largest solar installations in Mississippi on Nov. 10, making Mississippi Power the largest partner in renewable energy in the state. Strata Solar is collaborating with Mississippi Power and the U.S. Navy to build a 450-acre 50-MW solar project in Hattiesburg. Strata Solar specializes in utilityRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Data Center Integration is the Next Frontier for Smart Buildings
Intelligent IT systems projected to improve facility intelligence. More…