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Solar Tracker Technology: New Designs Lead To Lower Installation Costs and Increased Performance
The global solar tracker market is a fast-paced contest in which better designs help manufacturers win the next round of bids. Double-axis trackers are gaining momentum for space-constrained residential and commercial installations, yielding up to 45 percent more power than an equivalent fixed installation. Single-axis trackers, commonly used in utility-scaleRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Cozy Small Floating Home
Floating homes require an ingenious design and some adaptation to not living on solid ground. This little floating home, located in Oregon’s Willamette River houseboat community, is a great example of just how functional and cozy a floating home can be. It was designed by Studio Hamlet Architects of Washington, and serves as a temporary…
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Facades to Manage Energy in Buildings
New design responds autonomously to changes in thermal energy. More…
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Meeting the Energy Demands of Tomorrow with Grid-Tied Storage
Maximizing Solar’s Grid Power Over the past several years, renewable energy has become a major contributor to new generation resources on the electrical grid. This growth is driven by several factors including regulatory changes, state mandates and a rapidly changing mix in the overall generation portfolio. For example, the recentRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SunEdison Receives Trio of Awards from Canadian Solar Industry Association
SunEdison Inc. won three awards at the Game Changer Awards Gala, hosted by the Canadian Solar Industry Association (CanSIA). The award ceremony took place in Toronto, Canada on March 26, 2015. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our contribution to the solar industry in Canada,” said Ahmad Chatila,Read More — Solar Builder magazine