Category: Green & Clean
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Vista Solar Completes 44.2-kW System for California Packaging Distributor
Vista Solar has completed a 44.2-kW solar system for packaging distributor Container Consulting Service (CCS). “CCS was a perfect candidate for solar,” says Vista Solar Sales Manager Jennifer Le. “With high energy consumption, a large unobstructed roof space, and customers who care about their carbon footprint, the decision to goRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Explosion Proof LED Light Fixture features I-beam mount.
Providing 12,500 lm while drawing 150 W, Model EPL-IBM-150LED-RT offers energy efficient alternative to traditional hazardous location luminaries. High bay unit features copper-free aluminum alloy body that is powder coated for durability. Heat dissipating design combined with LED technology helps achieve 60,000-hr lifespan with 80% lumen retention. Operating from 100–277 Vac, multi-voltage fixture is IP67-rated,…
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RoboSolar
Alion Energy uses robot technology to drive down the cost of brownfield solar installations. Robots in the solar industry are still a bit of a novelty out in the field, but Alion Energy of Richmond, Calif., has just rolled out its second generation robotic panel placement unit — the RoverRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Real-Time Solar Surveillance
Wireless Monitoring Solutions in Large-Scale Projects As the solar industry matures, there is a fundamental shift in how large-scale solar projects are funded, constructed and operated. While government programs in the form of tax credits, initiatives, legislations, subsidies and general funding encouraged renewable energy and environmental action, the financing modelRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Linear LED Lights offer fluorescent alternative.
Sliding into 80/20 brand T-slot extrusion with no need for extra mounting accessories, 24 Vdc TSLOT Series provides uniform light pattern. Up to 6 modules can be directly connected in 300 mm increments to achieve lengths of 300–1,800 mm. IP50-rated LED illuminators are suitable for use in applications that include limited distance or tight areas,…