Category: Green & Clean
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30 of the World’s Most Impressive Social Housing Projects
This link comes from OGD friend Scarlett Jackson. It’s posted on a rather interesting blog called Best MSW Programs which is a guide finding the best Masters of Social Work programs. Social work in an of itself is related to sustainable practices, in that, for example, a number of new social housing projects are being…
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Handheld Solar Power Meter facilitates in-field measurements.
Facilitating process of taking measurements while in field, M140 Mini Solar Power Meter has 1,999 W/m² range, and 0.1 W/m² resolution, and typical accuracy within ±10 W/m² or ±5% (whichever is greater in sunlight). This 5.3 x 1.9 x 0.2 in. meter, powered by 2 AAA batteries, can relay readings in W/m² or BTU/(ft².h) via its integrated 3 ¾-digit display.…
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Recessed Retrofit LED Lighting replaces up to 75 W PAR30 fixtures.
Consuming 15 W, Hornet 6 in. LED Retrofit Kit works with 120–277 V electrical systems and fits into 6 in. recessed line voltage housings/cans with torsion springs. Downlights are available in 2700K and 3000K CCTs and offer CRI of 85, center beam candlepower of 6183, L70 lumen life at 50,000 hr, and up to 830 lm output. Field-changeable…
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SolarWorld AG Acquires Cell and Module Production of Bosch Solar Energy
The European solar technology manufacturer SolarWorld AG announces the acquisition of the cell and module production of Bosch Solar Energy in Arnstadt in the German federal state of Thuringia. This means that around 800 jobs will be preserved and secured […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Soltage Commissions 1.2-MW Solar Power System in Massachusetts
Soltage LLC, a premier North American solar power provider, announced today the official commissioning of the 1.2-MW solar power station located in Palmer, Mass. The Palmer power station is the first commissioned asset of a previously announced $30 million investment […] — Solar Builder magazine