Solar Energy Articles

Introduction of Solar Drying Technology to Trinidad and Tobago

Abstract A review of the existing solids management practices in Trinidad and Tobago and experience elsewhere defined the future needs and identified solar drying as a preferred technology for the subject project. Upon analysis of the local conditions, it was calculated that approximately 19 MJ/m2 (1886 kWh/m²) of solar radiation, at 30ºC annual average temperature and 80% relative ...

Jul. 26, 2021

By IST-Anlagenbau GmbH

Featured IQ Installer: Ron Holland of Solar Technology Alabama

We love talking to our Elite IQ Installers and asking them questions about their pioneering work in the renewable energy industry. Our July 2021 Featured Elite IQ Installer is Ron Holland of Solar Technology Alabama. The electrical engineer discusses his experience working for a utility company, why he feels called to work in clean energy, common installation requirements, and more. Company ...

Jul. 15, 2021

By Simpliphi Power, Inc.

Heating Electrification: Policies to Drive Ground-Source Heat Pump Adoption

Executive Summary Ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs) are typically the most efficient form of heating and cooling for buildings. For every unit of electricity a GSHP system consumes, it produces roughly 3-4 units of equivalent heat (or cooling), thanks to the solar energy naturally stored underground. Because of these efficiencies, GSHPs can provide significant cost savings in the effort to ...

Jul. 13, 2021

By GeoSmart Energy

Project - Research Institutes of Sweden

SolarLab has produced and installed, in collaboration with EON, a new energy producing facade at the RISE EMC test center. SolarLab has developed, produced and installed the colorful new facade that covers 550m2 of the new RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) EMC test facility. The active facade contributes around 50 000 kWh annually. The 2600 m2 building is a shielded and controlled ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

Project - Trigeparken, Denmark

Energy renovation of the Trigeparken social housing complex with high efficiency black Crystal BiPV facades that adds an elements of refined sophistication and precision to the otherwise modest ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

Project - Student Experience International, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The new SEI student housing with 596 units, on the waterfront in Amsterdam is designed by VURB architects and BREEAM certified. The facade is covered with 1770 sqm of tilted custom BiPV cladding and the largest energy producing facade installation i The Netherlands and provide a low weight, resilient and maintenance free facade that pays for itself with carbon free electricity for the next 60 ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

Project - ZEB-Lab, Trondheim, Norway

BiPV facades and roof cladding ensures that this ZEB-COM building by Link Arkitektur, will recoup the environmental investment in materials, construction and operation over the next 60 ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

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 ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

Project - Bornholm Hospital - Ronne, Denmark

The energy producing facade on Bornholm’s Hospital is mounted directly on the new facade insulation, and has an installed effect of around 200 kWp. As part of the complete renovation of Bornholm’s Hospital, SolarLab has developed, produced and installed the energy producing facade. The new BIPV facade is the building’s weatherproof rainscreen, completely replacing an ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

Project - Breidablikkgarden, Haugesund, Norway

This complex 3 dimensional facade provides indoor shade and sculptural depth to the new office building, and shows that energy producing BiPV facades affords new opportunities for creative panelisation in a cladding that pays for ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

Project - Det gronne hus, Aarhus, Denmark

SolarLab is supplying the new BIPV facade for the formerly bottle-green office building on Grøndalsvej The new BIPV facade is PVD coated and satin finished glass to completely hide the electrical components. The facade is designed with Schmidt/Hammer/Lassen (part of Perkins+Will) and as exterior facade cladding it naturally fulfills all fire requirements and acts as the buildings ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

Project - Ruselokka school, Oslo, Norway

The new grade 1-10 school in the heart of Oslo integrates the building wide shingled BiPV facade elements harmoniously with surrounding traditional brick areas both in color, depth and texture, to make the energy producing BiPV cladding a natural addition to the citys architectural ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

Project - Trifolium, Copenhagen, Denmark

The energy producing facade cladding contributes to the reduction of the building’s energy consumption and environmental footprint. SolarLab has produced and installed the BIPV system as part of the ongoing restoration of the Trifolium Dairy in Copenhagen’s Sydhavn district. The building appears as it did at its inauguration in 1966 with blue panels under the windows, only now, these ...

Jul. 12, 2021

By SolarLab

SolarZone Brings Resiliency and Connectivity to Your Community

Bridge The Digital Divide with Functional and Accessible Public Spaces Imagine going to any public space and finding comfortable, stand-alone solar-powered charging stations where you can take shelter, charge your devices and connect to WiFi with an off-grid solar-powered table. Whether visitors needing to charge their phones or devices, to local residents needing WiFi and power for crucial ...

Jul. 1, 2021

By Lumos Solar

Repowering London saved Banister House - Case Study

Repowering London saved Banister House £20,000 in energy costs with ...

Jun. 28, 2021

By ASL Holdings Ltd

AY Musik Chooses SimpliPhi to Energize Battery Tour

AY Young, also known as AY Musik, is the co-founder of the Battery Tour and one of the United Nation’s Young Leaders for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). These two ambitious undertakings have taken the Kansas City native around the globe, spreading the message about the imperative to act on climate and strengthen communities. The Battery Tour is recognized by the UN as a ...

Jun. 28, 2021

By Simpliphi Power, Inc.

Different uses of solar sensors

Talk about the fact that solar sensors have a multitude of different uses, not only in the aerospace sector in which Solar MEMS specializes, but also in the field of defense, automotive or renewable energy. From our company we work on innovation in all these markets and in this article we break down some of the main industrial uses and ...

Jun. 25, 2021

By Solar MEMS Technologies S.L.

New national lab reports: Rapid growth expected for grid-scale U.S. storage capacity

Energy storage has rapidly evolved from a niche application just a few years ago into an increasingly cost competitive and fast-growing technology that complements wind and solar. And two new national lab reports find storage growth is poised to explode. Grid-scale U.S. energy storage capacity could increase five-fold by 2050 according to the latest report from NREL’s Storage Futures Study ...

Jun. 21, 2021

By American Clean Power Association

Bringing the IDEA to life with help from our partner, Footprint Project

At SimpliPhi Power, we believe that access to clean and affordable energy is fundamental to economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability – and building our collective future globally. Since our founding 10 years ago, we have committed 1% of our annual revenue to people and communities in need of access to energy, and have built a network of partners, funders, ...

Jun. 18, 2021

By Simpliphi Power, Inc.

Energy`s New Dimension: New Power Plant Looks to Jumpstart Australia`s Hydrogen Economy

Long reliant on coal to make electricity, Australia is increasingly looking to renewable sources like wind and solar. But generating reliable, renewable power demands shoring up the grid when the breeze won’t blow and the sun won’t shine - and natural gas power is an efficient dispatchable power that can backstop these sources, and help immediately reduce emissions from coal-fired ...

Jun. 16, 2021

By GE Renewable Energy