Small-scale Solar Articles
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Alternative Energy: Small Molecule Semiconductor Materials to Improve the Luminous Efficiency of OLEDs
Small molecule semiconductor building blocks have special optoelectronic properties that are different from inorganic or polymer semiconductor materials. Compared with inorganic semiconductor materials, there are many types of small-molecule semiconductor materials, and there is a lot of room for the choice of material types. Secondly, molecular synthesis and modification can be used to achieve ...
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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 ...
By Solar Source
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Tunisia 01 - ZE-60-DSG - Hybrid (Solar Concentrator Panels + Biogas-Fueled Gas Boiler) - Case Study
Plant: ORC ZE-60-DSG (custom) - one Module Nominal output: 60kWE Application: Didactic hybrid plant (solar concentrator panels + biogas-fueled gas boiler) Location: Outskirts of Tunis (Tunisia) Manager: State Educational Entity This plant – our first in Africa – is located in the region of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It is an experimental hybrid plant, built in collaboration ...
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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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4 Ways a Solar Design Service Can Boost Solar Sales
Even before social distancing drastically expanded remote work, remote PV system design was a smart choice. According to NREL, remote solar design software can reduce solar costs by up to $0.17/W. However, remotely designing a PV system requires a reliable 3D model to provide an accurate calculation of the system’s potential energy production. Fortunately, you don’t have to do ...
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Cost Effectiveness: Traditional Street Lights VS. Solar Energy Lights
When thinking about solar energy, what comes to mind first? NEW? GREEN? SUSTAINABLE? It can’t be denied that, in an era of such energy scarcity, solar power will become a hot commodity of the future. In the city planning process, it is necessary to consider the efficient use of energy, which accounts for why more and more cities in the United States are starting to launch solar outdoor ...
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Electricity costs more than halved - Case Study
Electricity costs more than halvedThe Quattroporte system from E3/DC increases the independence in a garage A 26 kWh storage system supplies electricity for the paint shop‘s system technology Around 60 % of the enterprise‘s electricity is supplied by PV and the storage sytem Facts at a glance Object: Commercial building (car paint shop), year of construction: 1996 ...
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Power Outage Solutions: How Businesses Can Protect Themselves from Blackouts
In a few short weeks, the U.S. saw unprecedented stretches of its territory go dark. Millions of people across the nation experienced blackouts in October, feeling the first-hand wrath of a changing climate and an aging grid. On the west coast, the threat of wildfires spurred three of California’s largest utilities to cut power to millions of people; some were without power for more than ...
By Bloom Energy
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125kW Ground Mounted PV System in Leicester Case Study
Background Neil Fletcher, from Hinckley in Leicestershire, already had a small solar PV installation so he was well aware of the good rates of return that such systems are capable of producing, especially when taking into account the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) available at the time. By taking advantage of the AIA, businesses can help offset up to 100% of purchases of plant and machinery ...
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2018 Top 10 Solar Panel Manufacturers & Companies In China
When you are looking for solar panel manufacturer & companies, you may want to know how much do solar panels cost? you would like to find some suppliers to ask their prices based on the same specification and then you can compare the prices and choose your best solar panels supplier which is in your budget. As we know, China is the largest solar panels supplier in the world and there are ...
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How do solar panels work?
With the development of photovoltaic industry, solar energy becomes more and more popular, especially in remote area and poor area which is short of electricity, so many people find this is a big opportunity to deal with solar products to meet people’s electricity needs. When comes to use solar panels to convert solar energy into electricity, many people would wonder how do solar ...
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Adoption hurdles and challenges with small wind turbines
Adoption Hurdles and Challenges with Small Wind Turbines Wind energy is very promising. It can be harvested without any costs, and like solar panels, wind turbines are environmentally-friendly. However, such machines are not living up to their potential. Some users have reported low efficiency rates, unpredictable performance and costly adoption barriers. This article dives into the challenges ...
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Solar Glossary of Terms
If you are new to the solar world, there are a few phrases you need to master in order to expertly navigate your way to the best solar installation for home. Here is a brief explanation of all the terms you may encounter during your solar journey. Energy Audit This is an audit conducted by a professional that measures electricity usage in the home. The results allow homeowners to take steps to ...
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Solar Glossary of Terms
If you are new to the solar world, there are a few phrases you need to master in order to expertly navigate your way to the best solar installation for home. Here is a brief explanation of all the terms you may encounter during your solar journey. Energy Audit This is an audit conducted by a professional that measures electricity usage in the home. The results allow homeowners to take steps to ...
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Solar Glossary of Terms
If you are new to the solar world, there are a few phrases you need to master in order to expertly navigate your way to the best solar installation for home. Here is a brief explanation of all the terms you may encounter during your solar journey. Energy Audit This is an audit conducted by a professional that measures electricity usage in the home. The results allow homeowners to take steps to ...
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Solar power is booming in India. Will it reach the people who need it most?
As renewable energy ramps up, entrepreneurs work to bring its benefits to the 300 million citizens who lack electricity. The sun is shining on India, and India is poised to take advantage of it, with massive investments in solar energy facilities to help meet the needs of a population that is expected to grow to make it the planet’s most populous nation by 2022. But will the power go to ...
By Ensia
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How Much Does A Solar Panel System Cost To Generate Home Electricity Consumption?
The how much money does solar panels cost information will guide customers to mitigate their home energy bills? The research on solar panel system to generate solar energy in the form of electricity has been long and arduous. It is only recently that contemporary designs and materials coupled with innovative grid sharing concepts make it possible for everyone. The consumers across the country can ...
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DenningSons Farms Solar installation Case Study
Project Overview: DenningSons Farms in Jonesville, Michigan took a giant leap to cut their energy cost and usage. As one of the first dairy farms in Michigan to have solar installed, the 77 panel array will produce about 10 percent of the farms annual electricity demand. “The project costs about $90,000, but will be paid back through the grants and loans as well as savings in energy costs ...
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Boom-or-doom riddle for nuclear industry
The headline figures for 2014 from the nuclear industry describe a worldwide boom in progress, with 73 reactors presently being built and another 481 new ones either planned or approved. The World Nuclear Association (WNA) official website paints a rosy picture of an industry expected to expand dramatically by 2030. It says that over the period 1996 to 2013 the world retired 66 reactors, and 71 ...
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Solar Gardens are Gaining Ground in Communities
While the idea of using solar energy appeals to many people, not everyone lives in a place where they can easily have access to it. Many people live in apartments, for example, so unless you convince your landlord to allow you to put solar panels on the roof of your building, you’re out of luck. Many others have heavily shaded houses or roofs and yards that are too small to accommodate a ...
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