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Solarsphere – Hybrid PV/CSP Capturing 72% of the Sun`s Energy?
Solarsphere, one of the semifinalists at this year`s Cleantech Open, claims their new hybrid photovoltaic/concentrated solar power system could capture as much as 72% of the sunlight that falls onto it. This is thanks to their patented SolarConcetrator that by itself reduce the surface are required for solar cells by a factor of 1000 times. [...]
Envision Solar: Modularizing Their Solar Tree
Envision Solar has taken a bold step forward in modularizing its iconic Solar Tree design. The California company announced this week that it has developed a process for pre-casting and shipping the concrete columns that form the trunks of its Solar Tree. “In the past we always poured the columns in place,” said Envision CEO [...]
Retail Solar Throwdown: IKEA vs. Kohl’s
It’s a bright week for the solar industry when two major retail chains announce their support of solar energy initiatives, so much so that they’re winning awards and setting new solar records! The international home products company IKEA recently reported its fourth solar PV installation in just one week, more than the store has ever achieved [...]