Author: LEED Blogger
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Super-Thin Solar Cell
Solar energy will very likely be the main source of power as the world continues to strive toward greater sustainability. But it won’t be just the large panels that get the job done. In fact, I’m willing to bet that ultra thin and flexible solar cells that can be attached to virtually any surface will…
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Construction starts in 16-MW South Carolina community solar program
Construction has begun at two of the three solar facilities to be completed for one of the nation’s largest utility-sponsored community solar programs, says South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G). The 16-MW Community Solar Program was first unveiled in September 2016, and since then SCE&G has worked closely withRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Hannah Solar Gov. Services to construct solar array for Drug Enforcement Administration
Ameresco Inc., has awarded Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) a contract under their Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to install a 2.5 megawatt (MW) ground mounted solar PV system for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) at the El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) locatedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Recycled Tile Used to Reduce Solar Heat Gain
Poor insulation is one of the main problems when renovating old homes into modern residences. It results in excessive heat gain during the summer, and heat loss in the winter. Architect Drtan Lm from Malaysia recently completed a renovation of a home where they took an interesting approach to combating heat gain. The house they…
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Princeton study: China’s air pollution cuts into solar energy production
China is rapidly expanding its solar power supply, hoping to meet 10 percent of the nation’s electricity needs with solar energy by 2030. But there’s a problem: severe air pollution is blocking light from the sun, significantly reducing China’s output of solar energy, particularly in the northern and eastern partsRead More — Solar Builder magazine