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ATTSU obtain the IEC 61641:2008 certification for the high range control panel boilers
ATTSU obtain the certification IEC 61641:2008 for all high power electric control panels range up to 4MW of electrical power supply. This certificate was obtained by destructive testing of short-circuit at 690 volts with an intensity of 50,000A and 100 milliseconds of electrical arc. The purpose of the test is verifing if short circuits are produced in general power supply, copper projections ...
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What are the pros and cons of whole house surge protectors?
When weighing the pros and cons of whole house surge protectors versus traditional surge protectors, many people focus on the big, scary lightning strikes. These do happen, and should be protected against, but they’re not the full story. In fact, your home experiences voltage potentially dozens of smaller surges every year. Over time, these mini-surges can damage or destroy expensive ...
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Not ready yet, to make an investment into “Going SOLAR”?
Still want to SAVE on constantly rising electricity BILLS? Guess what, you are not the only one! This has been an overwhelming question in the minds of thousands of American homeowners. GreenBrilliance has an answer: ‘Neurobotz – AI Based Dynamic Power Optimizer‘ Utility residential electricity prices have risen steadily in the last decade. According to the Energy Information ...
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Are printable solar panels the future of solar power?
"Despite places like Australia being bathed in sun, the cost of traditional silicon-based solar cells hasn't inspired people to buy, buy, buy," said Johnny Lieu at Mashable​. But new superthin, printable solar panels could bring the price of rooftop solar power down dramatically. Researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia are testing solar cells that use electronic inks ...
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Smart Homes Have Become an Expected Standard
by Neil Strother, Navigant Research. Reprinted with permission.Smart home technology is now standard in new residential construction. This is according to executives from leading US home builders such as Meritage Homes, Lennar, and Pulte, among others. This news might not come as a surprise for close watchers of the smart home trend.Smart Home Tech Adoption Moving Fast The speed at which this ...
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Generac Introduces PWRmanager for Whole Home Power
Generac Power Systems, a global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, this week announced the launch of PWRmanager, the newest load management system for Generac's renowned PWRcell Energy Storage System. PWRmanager is designed to unlock whole home power by automatically controlling and sequencing which circuits and appliances receive power when the ...
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Tesla officially acquires SolarCity
After shareholders voted to approve a merger between Tesla Motors and SolarCity by a wide margin, Tesla announced this week it has officially closed the SolarCity acquisition. The company announced the merger with a brief statement on Monday. “We’re pleased to announce that Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity closed this morning,” the statement said. The merger positions ...
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Corporate solar buyback success story
When Accrington-based textile manufacturing firm Lantex installed their 14.4KWp solar PV system in September 2010, they considered it to be a long-term investment in securing lower electricity bills and a reduced carbon footprint for the company. However, with the help of Lightsource’s rooftop buyback system, Lantex has been able to see an early return on their investment, while still ...
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Villara Energy Systems Teams up with Lumin to Provide High Power Battery Backup for Homes
Villara Energy Systems, maker of the high-powered VillaGrid energy storage system, announced this week its partnership with smart panel provider, Lumin. Lumin turns ordinary electrical panels into smart panels, protecting more circuits against power outages without allowing unintentional energy usage to drain batteries prematurely. Villara Energy Systems notes that its VillaGrid is the first home ...
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Solar Energy in Oceanside to Uses Creative Approaches to Recycling
Installation of solar panels will certainly help one to secure multiple benefits. Current energy crisis and climate issues have created the need of natural source of energy which is not harmful to the environment. More and more people are thinking to install solar power Oceanside panels in their homes or buildings for their domestic electricity requirements. Solar panels generate electricity by ...
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Solar Installers In Ventura County - Why You Should Choose Only Professional Installers?
Looking for perfect solar installation Ventura solutions? Then, the only step which one should take is to make best use of internet because almost entire solar market is available online. One just needs to go online and start exploring available options which are competitively priced. Getting benefited with increasing level of competition among solar installer Ventura County services does make ...
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Eaton’s New Line of Modular Ferrule Fuse Blocks Provide Mounting Versatility, Reduced Assembly Time and Enhanced Safety
Power management company Eaton recently announced the introduction of its new modular ferrule fuse block products designed for Class CC, 10x38 millimeter (mm) supplemental, photovoltaic and Class H(K), J and R fuses. Featuring the latest snap-together design, this Bussmann series portfolio provides tool-less assembly of multiple pole blocks at point-of-use to save inventory and reduce assembly ...
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PG&E Successfully Develops First-of-its-kind Personal Microgrid Backup Power Transfer Meter Device
PG&E recently announced the successful development a first-of-its-kind personal microgrid backup power transfer meter device for customers that fully integrates into PG&E’s existing electric SmartMeter system. The device is designed to provide customers with a more reliable solution for interconnecting backup power sources, such as portable generators or batteries, to power essential ...
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Homebuilders reach for high performance green standards
All homebuilders are invited to participate in the U.S. Energy Department's Builders Challenge, a voluntary national energy savings effort to build 220,000 high performance, energy efficient homes by 2012. Energy Department Secretary Samuel Bodman announced the Challenge Thursday at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida where 92,000 building industry professionals from around the ...
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ComEd Proposes Performance Metrics to Encourage High Levels of Service and Value to Customers
Following the completion of a stakeholder workshop process, ComEd this week submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission, which regulates the state's public utilities, proposed performance metrics that incorporate feedback ComEd received in public workshops and support the goals of the state's new clean energy law, which is designed to achieve a 100 percent clean energy future with a focus on ...
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Agriculture: Rural energy efforts run low on fuel as farm bill expires
Chuck Bushman Farm flipped the switch earlier this year on 360 solar panels spread across its chicken barn in Castalia, Iowa. Each panel is capable of generating 240 kilowatts of power for the supplier of organic milk and chickens. Some days, the solar panels are able to produce more power than what is needed, and the farm banks it for when the demand for electricity exceeds what the panels ...
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Mitsubishi Electric’s Diamond Kit Simplifies Residential and Light Commercial Solar Installations
Installers can save time and close more deals with Mitsubishi Electric’s Diamond Kit™, a pre-configured, pre-sized PV system that can be delivered right to the job site. The Diamond Kit is designed for quick and easy installation and features Mitsubishi Electric’s premier black frame MLU 255 watt solar modules, engineered for high output and ...
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Efficiency Vermont and Sense Conduct Pilot Study of Advanced Home Energy Monitoring
Efficiency Vermont and Sense have launched a pilot program with more than 200 Vermont households to assess how an innovative smart home technology can inspire people to use less energy and make their homes more efficient.Sense offers a home energy and awareness monitor that, combined with Efficiency Vermont programs and services, can transform how customers understand their own energy use and ...
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SunGift on the BBC showcasing the new Tesla battery.
Did anyone catch SunGift’s Ollie Gibbs on BBC Spotlight recently, telling the story of Mr & Mrs Lister and how little electricity they buy from the National Grid? If not, you can check out the piece here: http://www.sungiftsolar.co.uk/sungift-solar-spotlight-battery-storage/ We didn’t have quite enough time on Spotlight to set out the whole of the Listers’ story so ...
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Pecan Street Releases Powerful Residential Electricity Dataset with Potential to Revolutionize Electricity Management
Pecan Street Inc. has released a groundbreaking dataset containing one year of one-second interval consumer electricity data collected through its volunteer residential research network. The dataset includes measurements from 40 homes for whole home electricity use, solar generation, electric vehicle charging, HVAC, major appliances and other in-home circuits. The dataset is free for ...
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