Solar Energy Articles

California Polytechnic University (Cal Poly) is a university in the California State University system and has been ranked the Best in the West 24 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. As part of their net zero sustainability plan, the university wanted to build a solar farm on land adjacent to the campus. REC Solar was selected by Cal Poly to build a 4.5 megawatt (AC) solar farm. ...

Mar. 10, 2019

By REC Solar

ST-100E shredding out of spec solar panels in preparation for re-manufacture. The shredder is fed via bin tipper c/w light curtain for safe, easy gateless entry. Also featured are quick replace wear plates in bin tipper & shredder hopper due to abrasive nature of the glass ...

Mar. 10, 2019

By Shred-Tech Corp.

Inkjet Perovskite solar cells may help shape the future of energy production by lowering costs, and transparency Solar panels used to be costly and time-consuming to produce—and quite expensive on the consumer side. New technologies have driven costs as well as production time down, to the benefit of consumers. See what's new with solar panels and where the solar cell technology is ...

Feb. 22, 2019

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

When you think of renewable energies, what do you think of? Hydro power? Wind energy? In fact, they have proven to be the most popular in recent years. Hydro power in its current form is the cheapest of the renewable energies. Wind power is the fastest growing. However, there is a renewable energy that is far more versatile ...

Jan. 29, 2019

By G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH

The City Hall of Bradenton, Florida is now covered with almost 300 solar PV modules using Sollega’s InstaRack racking system. The 70.6 kW solar array is designed to generate 100,000 kWh of clean energy each year. Located in the Sunshine State with 5.44 average peak sun hours per day, the City of Bradenton is almost the perfect place to use solar power. But Bradenton is also located in one ...

Jan. 27, 2019

By Sollega, Inc

The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Airports Division has partnered with REC Solar to install roof mounted photovoltaic systems at their two largest facilities–Honolulu International and Kahului Airports. The Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, in conjunction with the State of Hawaii and The US Department of Energy, have set goals to achieve an astounding 70% clean energy by ...

Jan. 27, 2019

By Sollega, Inc

Sollega is proud to be the solar racking system provider of one of the largest rooftop photovoltaic installation in the city of Irvine. Irvine is located in the center of Orange County, California and is dedicated to not only matching but exceeding the energy and emission reduction goals of the State. Sollega, along with PermaCity Solar, contributed to helping Irvine meet these goals. The 680 ...

Jan. 27, 2019

By Sollega, Inc

Tenleytown Trash is a locally owned and operated cartage company, servicing the District of Columbia and surrounding area and is committed to providing an unsurpassed level of service geared to the needs of residents and businesses of the DC area. Sollega and Prospect Solar are proud to contribute to Tenleytown Trash’s level of excellence through the installation of 148 PV modules, ...

Jan. 27, 2019

By Sollega, Inc

Sollega supplied their FastRack ballasted mounting system to H&H Solar for the installation of a 51.8 kW Alliant Energy Madison headquarters rooftop project, WI. H&H Solar has supported Alliant Energy on a research project at its Madison headquarters. The main goal of the project is to compare solar panels and the efficiency of different solar energy systems. ...

Jan. 27, 2019

By Sollega, Inc

Ikea, one of the leading retailers of finished goods in the world, has installed a 1.125 MW solar array on their new facility in Renton Washington. It is the latest Ikea in the US to be powered by the sun and the largest roof top install in Washington State. ...

Jan. 27, 2019

By Sollega, Inc

Challenge Westside Baptist Church wanted to utilize unused roof space on two large buildings. Solution 315 kilowatts of solar was installed in ...

Jan. 24, 2019

By Power Production Management, Inc. (PPM)

Challenge Scherer Construction was experiencing peak demand energy charges that was shrinking its profit margin. Solution Solar energy system ...

Jan. 24, 2019

By Power Production Management, Inc. (PPM)

Challenge Kennel Club wanted to generate revenue from unused property. Solution Florida Power & Light approached Power Production Management to ...

Jan. 24, 2019

By Power Production Management, Inc. (PPM)

Challenge Yolo County faced tightening budgets and difficult infrastructure demands to provide large amounts of energy to rural customers. ...

Jan. 24, 2019

By Power Production Management, Inc. (PPM)

Challenge Princeton wanted to return to its 1990 emissions levels by 2020. Solution 5.3 megawatts of solar was installed using ground mount and ...

Jan. 24, 2019

By Power Production Management, Inc. (PPM)

Surfing Goat Dairy, located on the slopes of Maui's Haleakala Crater has been producing award winning “Maui Gourmet Goat Cheeses” for 10+ years. Owned and operated by German expatriates Thomas and Eva Kafsack, Surfing Goat Dairy represents one of only two goat dairies in the state. It is located on 42 acres with almost two-thirds dedicated as pasture, giving the Dairy's three bucks ...

Jan. 22, 2019

By Haleakala Solar Inc

Autotech Maui is an auto repair and service company that specializes in European cars. They have highly trained technicians who perform anything from a simple oil-change to major restoration or even full-on race car build. "Haleakala Solar designed and installed a photovoltaic system for Autotech that has proven to be an excellent investment. It saved us money right out of the gate. And the ...

Jan. 22, 2019

By Haleakala Solar Inc

For 20 years DuPont has demonstrated a firm commitment to support the solar energy industry with innovative products, and now with a 45 kw photovoltaic installation at the Chestnut Run facilities in Wilmington, Delaware. The centerpiece of the installation is Heliotronics’ touchscreen kiosk in the main lobby of the building. The kiosk includes over 45 pages of real time data and educational ...

Jan. 10, 2019

By Heliotronics Inc.

Background: When complete, School Power Naturally will represent the largest program of its kind in the country. The project provides funding from NYSERDA of approximately $24,000 for each school and requires the schools to provide an additional cost share of $1500. After a competitive selection process, 50 schools have been selected to receive identical 2 kilowatt solar arrays. ...

Jan. 10, 2019

By Heliotronics Inc.

Greenergy Solutions Inc. has today announces its expansion thru development of 550.0 MW Solar Project in Nepal. Ruth P. Briones, Chairman/CEO of Greenergy Solutions Inc. disclosed that the Solar Project had been presented to Nepal Energy Minister, Barshaman Pun the formal intention to develop solar power project plants in all of the seven states.  Briones, noted that Greenergy Solutions ...

Jan. 9, 2019

By Greenergy Solutions Inc.