Solar Energy Articles

Legacy energy infrastructure: The hidden threat to our climate

It’s easy to identify the biggest climate threats: coal and oil-fired power stations pouring emissions into the atmosphere, heavy industry smoking up the sky, and the seemingly endless traffic jams of petrol and diesel polluting vehicles. But another enemy is standing in the way of a greener future; one rarely mentioned because it’s effectively invisible: our legacy energy ...

Oct. 15, 2021

By Schneider Electric

Smart EV Charging in Buildings: a key lever for accelerating EVs’ adoption

Electric vehicles (EVs) are already transforming and decarbonizing the mobility industry. This trend will only accelerate in the coming decades. A major roadblock that needs to be tackled to ensure that this shift substantially benefits society, however, is the question of EV charging. A lack of ubiquitous charging infrastructure risks impeding the pace and success at which we transition to EVs. ...

Oct. 15, 2021

By Schneider Electric

States Wrestle with Making Net Metering More Equitable

California has blown open a debate about net metering and whether some rollbacks might be needed to ensure a more equitable and resilient grid. For those in the sustainability industry, getting net metering policies adopted has been hard fought—and looking back, generally hard won. Net metering (the practice in which utilities credit customers for the excess electricity generated by ...

Oct. 4, 2021

By BuildingGreen Inc.

Soil sensors - vital for crop steering & yield manipulation

Crop steering - an introduction. Crop steering is a fairly new term that’s increased in popularity recently, but some growers have been using crop steering techniques for many years. The phrase crop steering is most often used by cannabis growers in relation to commercial cultivation of medicinal cannabis plants, but is applicable to commercial cultivators across the board. After all, ...

Sep. 22, 2021

By Grow Sensors LTD

Promotional Products Fulfillment & Distribution - Project

Developer: Global Point Energy Inc. Location: Whitby, Ontario Size: 500 kW HELIENE Modules: 2000 – HELIENE 72M – 300Wp Modules PPFD was founded in 1986, Promotional Products Fulfillment & Distribution Ltd (PPFD) has a 125,000 square foot state-of-the-art warehouse facility custom designed and ...

Sep. 17, 2021

By Heliene Inc.

Upper Grand District School Board Photovoltaic Project

Developer: Sol Source Partners Inc. Location: Shelburne, Ont. Centre Dufferin District High School Size: 50 kW (20 kW facade, 30 kW flat roof) HELIENE Modules: 200 – HELIENE 60M 250Wp Modules The Upper Grand District School Board is committed to promoting and teaching environmental stewardship and the Centre Dufferin District High School in Shelburne is a leader in ...

Sep. 17, 2021

By Heliene Inc.

Thornhill Community Centre - Project

Developer: Carmanah Technologies (EPC Provider) for Powerstream Project Location: Markham, Ontario Size: 350 kW HELIENE Modules: 1167 – HELIENE 72M – 300Wp Modules In 2011 Carmanah Technologies engineered, procured, and constructed a 350 kW rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system on the Thornhill ...

Sep. 17, 2021

By Heliene Inc.

Yes Solar Solutions - Case study

Since 2009, Yes Solar Solutions has been offering their expert solar energy consulting and premium quality solar installation services from homeowners to businesses to nonprofits and government agencies throughout the Carolina states. Their unique advantage is a combination of experience, accreditation, certification and customer service has lead them to over 800 installations since 2009. And it ...

Sep. 16, 2021

By SnapNrack PV Mounting System

Limitless Energy - Case study

Limitless Energy first started six years ago after firsthand experience in the renewable energy industry.Their mission is to simply imagine a world filled with eco friendly resources, create an easy process for everyone to access it and together save the planet. It is very apparent the Limitless team lives this when Neal McEldowney, Limitless Energy's VP of Operations, says "I love spreading ...

Sep. 16, 2021

By SnapNrack PV Mounting System

Built Well Solar- Case study

Founded in 2001 by Dan Sabia, Built Well Solar is Long Island’s original local solar installer. As a retired Major in the U.S. Army National Guard and a first responder of 9/11, Sabia wanted to start providing solar energy as an alternative to foreign oil. “We’re a homegrown company proudly helping our neighbors make the switch to solar,” said Dan Sabia, Built Well's ...

Sep. 16, 2021

By SnapNrack PV Mounting System

OnSite Energy - Case study

OnSite Energy is a locally owned solar energy contractor in Bozeman, Montana that has been specializing in solar design, project development and installation since 2012. This team has a very strong commitment to the environment with industry expertise and loves to help their community feel empowered to choose solar energy. According to OnSite Energy's Communications Director, Nicola Preston, "We ...

Sep. 16, 2021

By SnapNrack PV Mounting System

Going Solar? How It Works and How Much It Costs

If you're looking for ways to cut your home's energy costs, solar power is a clean, abundant, and renewable energy resource to consider. While solar energy from the sun is free, installing a solar energy system can be a costly investment. But with the growing financing options, tax benefits, and reduced cost to install residential solar systems, more people are looking to the sun to power their ...

Sep. 16, 2021

By Solar Source

University of Illinois - Case Study

The University of Illinois has multiple buildings with high power requirements like any other college campuses or universities. The grid purchasing costs for them consists of energy charging and demand charging, and demand becomes a large part of their bill when they use a lot of power over a short period of time. The university was committed to showcasing application of renewable ...

Sep. 9, 2021

By Troes Corp.

Community - Off-Diesel Initiative: Solar Microgrids Case Study

On-site batteries store the power generated by PV system and existing diesel genset, which can run at maximum efficiency in the face of varying load conditions. Our proprietary battery designs include a Battery Management System (BMS) with 3-layers of control and 3-layers of operation protection and an AI powered Dual-Equilibrium™ Technology, proven to improve battery lifecycle & ...

Sep. 9, 2021

By Troes Corp.

Half-off the Grid, California, US - Commercial Building - Case Study

A commercial building in California has constant high power requirements. The grid purchasing costs for them consists of energy charges and demand charges, and demand becomes a large part of their bill when they use a lot of power over a short period of time. Since California has high solar insolation throughout the year, a grid tied renewable system integration would certainly help ...

Sep. 9, 2021

By Troes Corp.

Lv 3 EV Charging Station, California, US - Parking Lot - Case Study

EV charging infrastructures are power intensive and accrue lots of electricity costs under the energy bills. Our client in California, US operates an EV charging infrastructure with Level 3 DC EV chargers which has power demands higher than 30 kW and in some cases above 100 ...

Sep. 9, 2021

By Troes Corp.

Gas Station, California, US - Case Study

The grid purchasing costs for a gas station in California, US comprises of energy charging and demand charging. The energy rate varies with time of usage viz., on-peak and off-peak, which is a set fee paid monthly or seasonally. Most customers pay for the energy they use (measured in kWh). Larger users of electricity like our client are charged for demand (measured as kW). This demand charge is a ...

Sep. 9, 2021

By Troes Corp.

Project - Top Solar & Wind Projects in South Korea

This paper mainly focuses on South Korea's development of solar PV power and wind energy. Combined with Green Energy Future South Korea 2020, the springboard platform for policymakers, local and international IPPs, financiers, EPCs, and best service providers, we hope our efforts could contribute to your market knowledge and understanding of the latest policy changes and the portfolio of ...

Aug. 27, 2021

By Leader Associates Limited

Project - East Lansing, Michigan Steam Plant - Cogeneration

Capacity: 50.5 mmBTU A University Steam Plant is using a predictive emission monitoring plan (PEMS) to determine NOx and CO emissions from a gas turbine. The turbine is a 14.8 MW gas fired turbine Solar Titan 130 located at the plant in Michigan (Ingham County). The gas turbine is configured with an 80 MMBTU/hr duct burner and heat recovery steam generator that is subject to 40 CFR 60, Subpart ...

Aug. 20, 2021

By CMC Solutions, LLC

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. ...

Aug. 19, 2021

By DEXMA By Spacewell