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Tag: Solar

  • Commercialization of Polymer Solar Cell: Giant Leap Forward

    Compared to silicon-based devices, PSCs are lightweight (which is important for small autonomous sensors), solution processability (potentially disposable), inexpensive to fabricate (sometimes using printed electronics), flexible, and customizable on the molecular level, and they have lower potential for negative environmental impact. Polymer solar cells have attracted a lot of interest due to these many advantages.

  • Cornerstone of Nashville Riverfront Master Plan Showcases Sustainable Adaptive Reuse

    When Nashville built its new stadium for the Tennessee Titans, the former headquarters of the Nashville Bridge Company were spared demolition. Built in 1908, with additions made to the 5,000 square foot building in 1924 and 1965, the compound was modernized by Hastings Architecture Associates as part of the Nashville Riverfront Master Plan. Renovations were…

  • NRG Solar Cuts Ribbon on Alpine Solar Generating Facility

    The 66 megawatt (AC) Alpine solar photovoltaic facility, which started commercial operations earlier this year, is currently the largest fully operational solar plant in California. The cost-competitive, renewable power generated by the facility is being sold to PG&E under a 20-year power purchase agreement.

  • Certified Passive House in Oregon Maximizes Reduce-Reuse-Recycle Concepts

    The founder of Oregon-based STUDIO-E Architecture, Jan Fillinger, is a Certified Passive House Consultant and LEED AP who has over twenty years experience in sustainable design, including the use of sustainable and non-toxic materials, integration of energy-efficient building systems, and the design of site- and climate-responsive buildings. Switzerland born and raised, with a Master of…

  • SolarCity Opens its Largest U.S. Operations Center in Riverside

    New Facility Will Service Inland Empire, Brings Jobs to the Region SolarCity has opened its largest U.S. operations center in Riverside, CA to accommodate growing demand in the Inland Empire. The 35,000-square-foot facility is staffed by 75 employees and currently has 20 additional job openings, and SolarCity expects to hire 50 additional employees in the…