Tag: sustainability
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Agricultural startup deploys solar-powered AI robotics technology
A Seattle-based agricultural technology startup has unveiled a groundbreaking autonomous, scalable robotics platform, powered entirely by solar and wind energy. With roots in farming, electric vehicles, robotics and impact investing, Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee founded Aigen in 2020 to connect farmers to breakthrough technologies, decarbonize agriculture and improve human and planetary health. The company is backed by New Enterprise Associates, Bessemer……
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Agricultural startup deploys solar-powered AI robotics technology
A Seattle-based agricultural technology startup has unveiled a groundbreaking autonomous, scalable robotics platform, powered entirely by solar and wind energy. With roots in farming, electric vehicles, robotics and impact investing, Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee founded Aigen in 2020 to connect farmers to breakthrough technologies, decarbonize agriculture and improve human and planetary health. The company is backed by New Enterprise Associates, Bessemer……
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Frames of Steel: How Origami Solar plans to disrupt the global PV module market
Solar modules manufactured in the United States are comprised of many components made beyond U.S. borders. The polysilicon to solar cell supply chain is the most high-profile example, but PV glass (requires a special sand to produce), sealants, backsheets, aluminum frames and so on are just as highly concentrated in China and Southeast Asia. U.S.-based……
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Greenskies installs 3.31 MW in solar to save N.J. school district $240,000 in energy costs
Greenskies Clean Focus has completed seven rooftop solar systems totaling 3.31 MW for the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District in New Jersey. The projects are expected to save the district about $240,000 per year in energy costs. Greenskies partnered with Pfister Energy, a top commercial solar developer and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor based……
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Three solar module manufacturers to tout ultra low-carbon cred via new Ecolabel
Solar PV module manufacturers Qcells, Solarge and First Solar have been leading the charge in the “low-carbon” module category. All three have been members of the Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance and are now pursuing EPEAT registration for a Solar ecolabel. Achieving the EPEAT for Solar ecolabel will demonstrate each company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing as……