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SolarWorld Recalls Systems with Copper Grounding Lugs
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: SolarWorld Solar Systems Hazard: SolarWorld solar panels installed with bare-copper grounding lugs can corrode which could result in a faulty ground circuit, posing an electricRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Wind Energy Prices at an All-Time Low
The Department of Energy has released two reports which indicate wind turbine installations and efficiency is growing while prices drop. More…
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All New U.S. Electrical Generating Capacity in July from Renewable Energy
According to the latest “Energy Infrastructure Update” report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects, all new U.S. electrical generating capacity put into service in July came from renewable energy sources: 379 MW of wind, 21 MW of solar, and 5 MW of hydropower. For the firstRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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NHL Responds to Climate Change
The NHL has partnered with the NRDC to release their first sustainability report. More…
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Pros and Cons of Shipping Container Architecture
Building homes using shipping containers has been all the rage lately and few can deny that these structures lend themselves very well to building sustainable, cozy and unique homes. But not everything about using shipping containers as building blocks is perfect. This article looks at the main pros and cons of shipping container architecture, starting…