commercial solar installation Articles
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Why More Businesses are Switching to Commercial Solar Lighting
If you’re in charge of a lighting project, it’s likely the case you’re aware of the kind of lights and fixtures you may see around town. It’s also likely that, on occasion, you’ll come across a commercial solar lighting system installed in a parking lot, park, or public area. That’s the case nowadays since solar energy has been on the rise. Here’s some ...
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Benefits of Solar Outdoor Lighting to Businesses
Most people are waiting for solar lighting installation costs to go lower than they already are so that they can compare them favorably to installing grid electricity. Even at this point where solar lighting seems a little too expensive there are many more benefits that would stand you in good stead and save you from a lot in the long run. Business owners should especially think about these ...
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V.E. Petersen Co., Inc., cuts energy usage by 30 percent with solar array built by Rudolph/Libbe Companies
A new, 28kW rooftop solar array is reducing energy costs usage by 30 percent for V.E. Petersen Co., Inc., based in Walbridge, OH. Rudolph/Libbe Inc., of Walbridge, developed, designed and built the rooftop solar array. GEM Inc., of Walbridge, performed electrical work. The solar panels were manufactured by ISOFOTON, in Napoleon, OH. The 108-panel solar array will generate more than 30,000kWh ...
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Energy Efficiency in Shops: what Measures to put in place
It was a sweltering summer, and so was the energy news! Have you noticed that the topic of energy saving is currently at the heart of all conversations? Energy efficiency, new regulations, decrees or energy saving measures...No matter what type of media you visit, you can't miss it. The time has come to reduce our energy consumption. Individuals, companies and local authorities are all being ...
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Featured IQ Installer: Brad Fort of New Leaf Electric
Installer Name: Brad Fort Company Name: New Leaf Electric City/State/Country: San Diego, CA USA We love talking to our Elite IQ Installers and asking them questions about their pioneering work in the renewable energy industry. This month, we chat with Brad Fort of New Leaf Electric, our featured Elite IQ Installer for March 2021! The southern CA installer shares his most common ...
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White roof bifacial performance - Case study
High Performance Ratio (PR) Installation on a White Commercial Rooftop in New York State After One Year of Operation In October of 2016, a medium sized commercial installation of Prism Solar bifacial modules was commissioned in Kingston, NY and installed by Sunrise Solar Solutions; aerial images of the system can be seen in Figure 1. The major electrical components of the system are listed ...
By Prism Solar
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Why 98% of commercial and industrial buildings aren’t getting the most value out of their solar installations
Solar installations at commercial and industrial buildings have soared in recent years, with businesses realizing that they’re smart investments. Part of the reason is that solar installations produce clean, locally generated energy — a must-have in a time of ambitious sustainability goals. But not all solar installations are alike. According to a 2021 study by Berkeley Lab, 98 ...
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Solar in Schools: Alternative Way of Powering Education Institutions
All businesses require efficient electric energy to run their operations. Any inconsistency in the supply can paralyze normal operations, which can lead to substantial losses. Due to the disadvantages of the traditional sources of electricity, many schools are resorting to alternative energy. Solar lighting in schools has proven itself to be among the most reliable sources of energy that can be ...
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Why More Startups Embrace Solar Power
All businesses require efficient electric energy to run their operations. Any inconsistency in the supply can paralyze normal operations, which can lead to substantial losses. Due to the disadvantages of the traditional sources of electricity, many startups are resorting to alternative energy. Solar lighting has proven itself to be among the most reliable sources of energy that can be embraced by ...
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Self-Consumption for Companies: What is the role of the Utilities?
Self-Consumption for companies is an emerging trend. Companies are increasingly interested in generating and consuming clean energy, and utilities are aware of this. In this article, we will review the current state of self-consumption in the UK. We will also find out how the most innovative utilities reinvent their customer-value proposition, capitalizing on this new business growth opportunity. ...
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Community Solar Garden Powers Ontario Homes & Businesses - Case Study
Overview: A new analysis from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory finds that shared photovoltaic (PV) solar systems — also called community solar gar- dens — could account for one-third to one-half of all solar PV power in the United States by 2020. These shared community solar systems greatly benefit the many business- es and homes (especially rental properties) that have been ...
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Brilliant Ideas for Beautiful and Functional Solar Lighting
Commercial solar lighting has quickly become one of the most popular tools for innovation in America. Municipalities and businesses are switching over to solar lighting as a cost-effective and efficient solution to reduce their energy bills and take part in the green movement. Here are a few unique application ideas where you can install outdoor solar lights. Applications for Outdoor Solar ...
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A Cleaner Energy Future
As renewable energy plays an increasingly important role in the world’s energy portfolio, the standards of ASTM International Committee E44 are helping to pave the way for innovation in clean energy sources. A growing population and improving living standards around the world are causing significant increases in energy demand and competition for fossil fuels. These escalating energy ...
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