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FirstEnergy, Ballard Power Systems Testing World’s Largest Fuel Cell System
A new utility-scale fuel cell system that could potentially powermore than 600 homes and produce one megawatt of electricity, is beingtested by FirstEnergy and Ballard Power Systems at the former’s Eastlake plant in Ohio. The companies claim it is the world’s largest proton exchangemembrane hydrogen-powered fuel cell, a 54-foot-long unit mounted on atractor-trailer to give [...]
The i-Cool Solar Air Conditioning System
ICL Co Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp and Nippon Fruehauf Co joined forces to develop a system that providesair conditioning for trucks using solar energy. After the “i-Cool,” ICLis now gearing up to release the “i-Cool Solar”, an idling-stop airconditioning system. The i-Cool Solar is made by using Nippon Fruehauf’s mount to install Mitsubishi Chemical’s PV [...]
Large CPV System Planned For Saudi Arabia
SolFocus, a developer of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar systems, says that Vision Electro Mechanical Co., a subsidiary of Construction Products Holding Co. (CPC), will build what it says is the first commercial CPV power plant in Saudi Arabia. The project, located in the Bahra region of the country, will deliveraround 300 MWh of energy per [...]
Newark Public Schools Installs 1.2 MW Solar System
Theo Romeo New Jersey is about to school the rest of the nation in solar technology. Newark Public Schools partnered with Mercury Solar Systems, recently voted Inc500‘s "10th Fastest Growing Company," to build both rooftop and carport solar systems on two public schools. Both systems combined produce 1.2 megawatts of power. Currently, NewJersey is ranked [...]
Groovy: Solar Portable Stereo System Made from a Suitcase
Eco Factor: Solar-powered portable stereo system made from suitcase. Now do the tango with vintage suitcases. No, I am kidding. Acreative designer has upcycled street-worthy hardcover suitcases into athundering stereo system. Designed by Mr. SiMo, the BoomCase is aself-powered, portable suitcase stereo system that offers 7+ hours ofnonstop music on a single charge. All you [...]
The Portable Personal Energy Trailer System from Saving Energy Solar
Saving Energy Solar have debuted a portable, personal energy trailer system called PETS or the Personal Energy Trailer System. Able to fiton a towing trailer the portable systems photovoltaic panels can beopened or folded for transport. Being projected as a great option to gooff grid, the system can be used for residential power or for [...]
New System Can Help Predict Photovoltaic Solar Output Variability
The variability of cloud patterns is a problem for solar powercapturing, especially for larger solar farm operations. If gridoperators could forecast or predict these changes before they occur,they would be in a better position to manage load on their grids.Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories looked into the problem andcame up with a new system to [...]
MIT Researchers Develop Portable Solar Desalination System
A research team from MIT’s Field and Space Robotics Laboratory inthe Department of Mechanical Engineering has designed an environmentally friendly water desalination system that runs on solar energy. Thesystem is aimed to be used in disaster-struck areas where providingpotable water is a challenge. While conventional desalination systems require enormousinfrastructure and lots of energy, MIT’s system [...]
SunPower Starts Building Macy’s Solar System
SunPower Corporation, a leading manufacturer of solar panels, willsoon improve Arizona’s already impressive solar power portfolio. Thecompany has started construction of a 3.5-megawatt (MW) solar energysystem atop the Macy’s fulfillment center in Goodyear, Arizona. Whencompleted, it will be the largest single-rooftop solar energy system inthe U.S., according to a company statement. The system is made up of SunPower’s E19 [...]