Category: Green & Clean
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SunPower Breaks Ground on 86-megawatt Prieska Solar Power Plant in South Africa
SunPower announced that it has begun construction on the 86-megawatt peak (MWp) Prieska solar power plant in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. Expected to be fully operational in 2016, the project represents the third solar power plant constructed by SunPower under the South Africa government’s renewable energy program (REIPPP). In 2014,Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar Power Kits target remote applications.
Designed for applications where power is needed but unavailable, Remote Power Kits include electronics, solar panels, and mounting accessories. Systems provide 24 hours of continuous power and 7 days of stored backup power. NEMA 4X/IP65-rated lockable enclosure is made of powder coated aluminum and has space inside for batteries, cables, and controls, as well as…
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Sungevity Survey Reveals U.S. Parents Committed To Solar
A recent survey of parents commissioned by Sungevity, a global provider of solar services, revealed that parents are committed to teaching their children about alternative energy sources. With families prioritizing alternative energy choices, Sungevity launched a new brand marketing campaign, “See Solar Differently.” Of the parents surveyed, 81 percent areRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Southern Power Acquires Interest in Lost Hills-Blackwell Solar Facility
Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power acquired a controlling interest in the 32-megawatt Lost Hills-Blackwell Solar Facility in California from First Solar Inc. “Southern Company continues to strategically develop solar renewable projects across the country,” said Thomas A. Fanning, Southern Company chairman, president and CEO. “By further diversifying our energy mixRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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UV-Curable PUDs provide optimized formulation latitude.
Free of solvents, surfactants, and tin catalysts, CN9500 and CN9501 are supplied at 40% solids content and are compatible with other water-based coatings. Both contribute optimal coating properties after water removal and UV curing, including good flow and leveling and low minimum film formation temperature. Non-yellowing and resistant to water, stains, and chemicals, CN9500 exhibits balanced…