Category: Green & Clean
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PPTC/Zener Diode Devices protect consumer electronics.
Combining Zener diode and resettable PolySwitch PPTC device in 4.0 x 5.0 x 1.2 mm package, PolyZen ZEN056V230A16YC and ZEN056V260A16YC simultaneously protect against damage from overload, overcurrent, reverse-bias, ESD, and overtemperature events. Hybrid units offer up to 2.6 A hold-current at room temperature, ±30 kV ESD protection, and 8/20 µs pulse = 150 A overvoltage…
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SolarCity to Install New Smart Solar Energy Storage Systems at California Schools
Burton School District, in the heart of California’s sundrenched San Joaquin Valley, will house combined solar and energy storage systems from SolarCity. The district will install solar and DemandLogic, SolarCity’s smart energy storage system for businesses, to generate and store its own clean, renewable electricity at eight schools – the largestRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Blue Oak Energy Completes 2.6-MW California Solar Tracking System
Blue Oak Energy, a commercial and utility engineering firm, has completed the construction of a 2.6-MW solar power generation facility in Winters, California. This accomplishment signifies a progressive renewable stance by residents and local authorities. The solar farm, which will be locally owned and operated, is located 30 miles westRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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itek Energy to Build New Solar Module Plant in Minneapolis
Solar manufacturer itek Energy will open a new plant in Minneapolis, Minn., to produce advanced photovoltaic modules for residential and commercial systems. The facility will begin output in early 2015. “Our formula is pretty straightforward: the best solar technology, plus overwhelming consumer demand,” said Kelly Samson, itek Energy founding principal. “We’ve enjoyed tremendousRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Off-Grid Solar Power System supports remote equipment.
Functioning as solar power generator, Series SPS-PCP enables continuous operation of sensors, meters, and instrumentation in remote areas. Stand-alone system is fully automatic and can provide uninterrupted power for many years without need to replace battery. Delivering 12 and 24 Vdc, each pre-wired system consists of solar panel and mount, cables, solar charge controller, NEMA…