Author: LEED Blogger
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Turning Food Leftovers Into Energy Fast
A team of researchers at Cornell University has discovered a process of turning leftover food into energy much faster than already existing methods. It is a two-step process and is very efficient, since it captures virtually all the available energy. Other methods work on the basis of anaerobic digestion with bacteria slowly chipping away at…
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SEIA: Massachusetts net metering cap stalls $78 million in potential solar projects
More than $78 million in solar projects are on hold in Massachusetts, according to new analysis from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). SEIA and Massachusetts partner organizations convened at the State Capitol on Oct. 3 to testify in support of two bills that would raise the net metering caps. TheRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Modules and integration: Four reasons why AC, smart modules are on the rise
At Intersolar 2017, the industry’s newest power couple made its engagement announcement: LG and Enphase have teamed up on an AC module. Known as LG’s NeON 2 ACe, the new product combines LG’s NeON 2 technology with Enphase’s IQ6+ microinverter. “This changes the basic architecture of an install — theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Construction of the World’s Tallest Hybrid Timber Tower Will Soon be Underway
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has unveiled plans for what he is calling the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower. The mixed-use building is called Terrace House and will be built in Vancouver, BC. To construct it, they will use timber, glass, steel and concrete. The Terrace House will contain 20 homes, with additional retail space on…
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SMA America roadshow to feature new Sunny Boy Storage-US inverter concept
SMA America is hitting the road starting in November to showcase the new Sunny Boy Storage-US residential solution. The tour will begin November 1 and will make stops in 13 cities along the East Coast, West Coast and Texas, partnering with Authorized Distributors to host the events. SMA will also be accompaniedRead More — Solar Builder magazine