Tag Archives: systems
Wanxiang: A123 Buyout?
A123 may have declared in its bankruptcy filing this week that it has chosen U.S.–based Johnson Controls, rather than Chinese rescuer Wanxiang, as the preferred bidder for its automotive battery business. But that doesn’t mean that Wanxiang is letting go of its $465 million bid to buy A123 outright. That’s the upshot of a Thursday [...]
Report: Global Markets and Technologies for PV Systems
I’m happy to announce the publication of my most recent report, Global Markets and Technologies for Photovoltaic Systems, by the research company BCC Research. You won’t be finding it in your local bookstore–the purchase price is $4,850, although you can get bite sized chunks at a much lower price. The report has actually been in the [...]
In Focus: Dupont’s Solar Quality Standards
Solar installations were removed from twenty-four San Diego Unified School District campuses after corrosion was discovered that threatened the possibility of electrical issues that could lead to fires. The 4.3-megawatt installation was built in 2005-06 by Solar Integrated Technologies (SIT). SIT was acquired by Energy Conversion Devices (ECD) (PINK:ENERQ) in 2009. ECD’s Uni-Solar manufactured the [...]
On-Grid vs. Off-Grid Solar Power Systems
Many times, when people want a solar power system installed, there is a misunderstanding of what it means to be on-grid versus off-grid. A lot of times we hear people say they want to be “off the grid” thinking that is what it means to go solar. What they really mean is that they want [...]
In Focus: Solar Power Street Light Design
Ever wonder how solar powered street light projects are designed? Here is a step by step guide. Step 1 – Find area in need of street lights The first thing to figure out is the length of road in need of street lights. This can be a small entrance road only a couple hundred of [...]
In Focus: Solar Energy Harvesting Systems
Green aficionados all over the world rejoiced when total power capacity from the renewable sources overtook worldwide production of nuclear power, in 2011. And, in that solid figure pertaining to 381 GW of renewable power, solar power alone accounted for a credible chunk of more than 43 GW, which is greater than 11 percent. But, [...]
Mercury Solar Systems Inaugurates 103 kW PV Array For Estee Lauder
Solar integrator Mercury Solar Systems Inc. has completed a 103 kW solar energy system on The Estee Lauder Cos.’ automated storage facility inLong Island, N.Y. The system consists of 385 solar panels and is expected to generate over 120 MWh annually. SOURCE: Mercury Solar Systems
Sol Systems Offers Zero Down Solar Lease in D.C
With the introduction of a new solar lease program in Washington, D.C., there’s now really no reason for the White House not to go solar… Sol Systems — a D.C.-based solar financing company that has backedsome 1,200 installations — is now offering a 10-year solar financingprogram that requires zero money down for up-front costs. The company’s Sol Lease [...]
In Focus: Obama’s Executive Green Orders
President Obama has vowed that in the absence of congressional action, he will use his executive privileges to combat climate change. Some who are seeking a pretext to discredit the President have suggested that he is ruling by executive orders (EOs). However, President Obama has signed fewer EOs in his first four years in office [...]