Energy Harvesting Articles
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Project - Energy Harvesting - Power 2 Tower
Elimpus has successfully deployed a working prototype device capable of harvesting energy from the conductors on a 400kV tower. Funded by the NIA project Power 2 Tower and supported by Scottish Power Energy Networks, the device was installed in February this year and has been harvesting sufficient energy to transmit meteorological data to a cloud based server every 10-12 minutes. The NIA funded ...
By Elimpus Ltd.
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Project - PowerHouse Telemark, Norway
SolarLab produced this BiPV facade on the amazing Powerhouse Telemark, designed by Snøhetta architects. Solarlab.dk custom designed and manufactured the system in all black and high gloss, with light weight and ventilated cladding panels. Hidden mountings and invisible electrical components fully integrate this energy producing facade cladding and compliments the buildings expressive ...
By SolarLab
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All Gateways are Not Created Equal
Often it can be said that your solar system is only as good as the solar panels and inverters. You know, “higher wattage is always better”. But what if that is just a myth? Making power is only one element of the equation. You also need to manage that power intelligently. And you also need to have choices, based upon changes in public policy dictated by public utility commissions. ...
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Project - Throwback Thursday: Super Bowl LIV festival takes over Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida
Last year, Lumos Solar was excited when Florida Power & Light asked us to help them show their dedication to renewable energy through their Super Bowl LIV sponsorship at Miami Bayfront Park. Super Bowl Live took over Bayfront Park and featured musical performances and entertainment for the week leading up to the big game. Location: Miami, Florida Project Type: Municipal System Type: ...
By Lumos Solar
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Solar MEMS at the service of renewable energy
Our environment needs to be protected and technology can make huge contributions in many sectors, such as renewable energy, in the fight against climate change and global warming. At Solar MEMS we have applied all the know-how accumulated through years of experience in the aerospace sector and focused it on the technology of solar sensors for terrestrial purposes. What is more, we have been able ...
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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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Space-based solar power, a solution with potential
Climate change is one of greatest challenges facing humanity and energy resources are one of the most important factors to bear in mind for the creation of a sustainable world. One potential solution could be space-based solar energy. Of all the sources of energy for our planet, the Sun is one of the most powerful, at Solar Mems we know this, and a large part of our technology is centred on our ...
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Working with “the most powerful force in our tiny part of the Universe”
The cutting-edge technology that Solar Mems´applies to its high-precision solar sensors is widely used in space by the main international organizations in the sector, such as the European Space Agency. These remarkable achievements were only made possible by relying on a team of such highly motivated and qualified experts as Manuel Rodríguez, the CTO of Solar Mems. We interviewed him ...
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Backtracking and Diffuse Light Strategies with SmarTrack from Array Technologies
The key to operating a successful PV power plant is maximizing energy harvest while keeping a vigilant eye on minimizing inefficiencies that lead to reduced profits or even underperformance. Array Technologies’ SmarTrack™ energy optimization software platform is a new offering available to ensure asset owners are using the best tracking strategy possible to optimize energy ...
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Blue Energy Project
Purpose Contribute to the global fight against climate change and to reach the strategic target of the European Union (transition to a low carbon economy with 27% renewable energy sources by ...
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Celebrate Summer Solstice with Solar Battery Backup
It’s that time of year again. Tomorrow is the Summer Solstice, aka the first day of summer, the longest day of the year, and the day of the year with more sunlight than any other in the Northern Hemisphere. For most of us in the U.S., we will experience somewhere around 15 hours or so of daylight tomorrow. But, did you know, more energy from the sun will reach the surface of the Earth in ...
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Quick Guide to Smart Modules
While solar softwares can help design the optimal PV system, the components you select will also make a difference in achieving the desired energy production. One particular component type—the smart module—has been increasing in popularity because of its benefits compared to traditional modules. If you haven’t considered smart modules (also known as DC-optimized modules) ...
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Project Waste housekeeping and dissemination - Case Study
Capacity building for the support of fulfilling the waste management plan of municipalities and regions with the participation of public in the Regions of Plzeň and South-Bohemia. The aims of the projects are the education and cooperation in household waste. The project is exceptional by connecting the experts from non-governmental environmental and business field with regional ...
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Reverse DC-Coupled PV+Storage
In 2018, Dynapower deployed the first DC-DC converter in a DC-coupled PV+S (PV + storage) configuration at an existing utility-scale PV+S installation. Since then, the innovative solar-plus-storage solution has gained traction due to the ability of DC-coupled PV+S to increase PV energy capture and decrease the costs as compared to AC-coupled energy storage solutions. Recent reports from IHS ...
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Innovations in PVDF
We're continually inspired and excited by new innovations; in fact, we're always pursuing new applications and uses for our products and find that the rise of emerging industries like green technology holds limitless possibilities for innovators. Our work with fluoropolymers, which are known for their unique properties and exceptional versatility, makes us well-positioned to embrace new ...
By Fluorostore
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University of Nations - Kona Hawaii - Case Study
Rooftop (Commercial) - Size: 226KW - GxB 360W The University of Nations located in Kona, Hawaii is a professional commercial project that helped us earn our place in the sun — installing our systems in a University will potentially lead to the awareness of clean, renewable energy in young students who attend the Kona campus. The Situation The customer was looking for a commercial rooftop ...
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Solar Light Towers for Remote Security
Lights are the most important components of security systems. Well-lit locations are generally avoided by trespassers, because such areas can disrupt stealthy movements. The isolated nature of far-flung locations, such as military bases, mining sites, agricultural operations and manufacturing plants, can be made secure with solar perimeter lighting, coupled with other security devices. Remote ...
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Haslett Michigan Solar Installation Case Study
Project Overview: The 8 kW array is consists of 32 Sonali Solar panels making it the perfect size for a residential customer. The ease of installation for residential customers makes the post driven or ballasted ground mounts a great and simple solar solution. Utilizing start and add sections makes either ground mount capable of out-competing traditional solar racking designs and make for an ...
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Sanborn New York Solar Installation Case Study
Project Overview: Patriot Solar Group worked in assistance with the homeowner for his first solar array installation at his home in New York State. The 12 kW array is consists of 48 Sonali Solar panels making it the perfect size for a residential customer. The ease of installation for residential customers makes the post driven ground mount a great and simple solar solution. Utilizing start and ...
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Eco-Brella: prototype development of the umbrella as harvester of solar and wind energies
The familiar umbrella has been redesigned for power harvesting from renewable energy sources resulting in the Eco-Brella . Several engineering technologies are utilised: aerodynamics for fin design, mechatronics for power management, materials for thermoelectric and solar film, CAD for the layout, and heat transfer for human comfort. The result is a sustainable design capable of harvesting ...
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