Solar Heating Articles
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What Are the Characteristics of Stainless Steel Corrugated Plate?
Stainless steel corrugated plates have several key characteristics, including: 1. Efficient Heat Transfer: The thin, corrugated stainless steel plates used in the design of heat exchangers provide efficient heat transfer with an extremely small footprint, making them ideal for demanding installations where space is at a premium. 2. High Pressure and Temperature Resistance: The brazed plate heat ...
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Tracking the Sun’s Path for the World’s Largest Solar Concentrator
In early 2023, the world’s largest and most efficient solar concentrator was installed in Western India to power a hospital and research center. The impressive construction will produce steam for multiple applications as well as electricity for air conditioners. To maximize irradiance yield, the engineers are aligning the 26-ton concentrator with the path of the sun, utilizing data from the ...
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Cobalt Chloride Hexahydrate Proves Effective in Suppressing Energy Loss in Perovskite Solar Cells
Perovskite solar cells are a promising next-generation photovoltaic technology that has gained significant attention in recent years. With their low-cost production, high efficiency, and versatility, perovskite solar cells have the potential to revolutionize the renewable energy sector. However, one of the challenges facing researchers is reducing energy losses within perovskite solar cells to ...
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Characteristics of solar radiation sensor
Introduction:A solar radiation sensor, also known as a pyranometer, is a device that measures the amount of solar radiation received on a surface in a given time period. Solar radiation is the energy that is transmitted by the sun to the earth, and it is measured in watts per square meter (W/m²). The solar radiation sensor provides valuable information for various applications, including ...
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Alba Green Energy Fair - 2022 edition
Between October 1-2, you can find us at the House of Culture of Trade Unions in Alba-Iulia, exhibition with free access organized by the Local Energy Agency of Alba The official page of the event published the following statement: "For the 2022 edition, several suppliers of solutions and equipment for the production of energy from renewable sources and energy efficiency, as well as suppliers of ...
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Guide to designing a passive house for summer comfort
If you live in a conventional house, you certainly know what thermal discomfort means. During the hot summer days, the building heats up so much that even at night it does not cool down enough, and the atmosphere does not become comfortable. Using air conditioning involves additional electricity consumption and higher costs. The increase in energy prices causes us to analyze various solutions ...
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Energy Communities: Energy Saving through Local Production and Consumption
The energy transition, supported by growing public awareness of climate change has led to the emergence of energy communities around the world. What are these Communities and what are their Contributions and Benefits? Based on individual self-consumption, these communities have been formed to generate and benefit from the electricity generated locally by collaborating with companies, local ...
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Solar Heating Solutions for the Brewery, Distillery and Wine Industries
SOLAR THERMAL SOLUTIONS FOR DISTILLING, BREWING, AND WINE INDUSTRIES The growth of craft brewing in the United States has been explosive in recent years. The producers who thrive in this more competitive market will be the ones who can lower production costs while maintaining the high quality responsible for their success. In an era where the American public demands social responsibility from ...
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Solar Thermal Solutions for Breweries
SOLAR SOLUTIONS FOR THE BREWING INDUSTRY The growth of craft brewing in the United States has been explosive in recent years. The producers who thrive in this more competitive market will be the ones who can lower production costs while maintaining the high quality responsible for their success. In an era where the American public demands social responsibility from their favored brands, ...
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Discover the future of solar energy
At its annual forum, World Economic announced that "by 2030, solar energy could become the most important energy source for electricity and heat production in much of the world." So while solar power remains marginal in the global energy mix, we are forced to see that it is growing exponentially and worldwide. Indeed, solar energy seems to be the great energy of the future due to its multiple ...
By Abora Solar
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Net Zero Home: DIY (Do It Yourself)
We have never spent more time in our own homes than we have in the past twelve months. It is no surprise then that consumer spending on home improvements is one sector that continues to experience growth, along with digital entertainment and consumer electronics. At the same time, 2020 has been a wakeup call for many to protect our planet. Tackling the climate emergency continues to gain ...
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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 ...
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Project - Military / Government Installations - San Antonio, Texas
Lackland Air Force Base Gateway Club (officer's club) in San Antonio, TX used to have serious heat gain problems (both solar and radiant) There were also issues with the glare from the sun and UV damage as a result of the large arch windows and the amount of glass. To see video, please click ...
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Project - T & T Supermarket, Toronto, Canada
Unwanted heat gain and the glare from the sun were a short term problem for customers in the food court. “In’Flector” see through radiant heat barrier window insulating roller blinds were installed eliminating both the unwanted heat and glare from the sun, providing customer comfort, with the lakefront ...
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Project - The Canadian Embassy in Mexico City
The Canadian Embassy in Mexico City suffered from two forms of unwanted heat gain radiant heat gain and solar heat gain. In’Flector “See through insulating radiant heat barriers” were installed and solved both of the heat gain ...
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White roof bifacial performance - Case study
High Performance Ratio (PR) Installation on a White Commercial Rooftop in New York State After One Year of Operation In October of 2016, a medium sized commercial installation of Prism Solar bifacial modules was commissioned in Kingston, NY and installed by Sunrise Solar Solutions; aerial images of the system can be seen in Figure 1. The major electrical components of the system are listed ...
By Prism Solar
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Project - Sigmaplantas
Industry: Solar power plants. Partners: ISFOC, Isofoton. Description: This project include the design and development of a microplant of heliostats to concentrate solar radiation into a cogeneration receiver to generate electricity and storage hot water. Solar MEMS team participated in the design and development of an heliostat with sun sensors for a high accurate aiming of the sun ...
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Using Community Solar to Grow North Carolina’s Clean Energy Industry
North Carolina is a leader in clean energy, consistently ranking in the top 10 in terms of solar energy, energy efficiency, and clean energy jobs. According to the E2 Clean Energy Jobs Report, North Carolina supplied 113,000 clean energy jobs in 2019. However, there are still ways that North Carolina can improve its access to and amount of clean energy. One way that the state can create a more ...
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Solar Panels for Boats: How expensive owning a boat can be?
You have been haunted by the idea of owning a boat. You can’t help but fulfilling that marine fantasy living inside your brain for a long time. Hold your horses and think of all costs before you get trapped! Boat owners know very well how expensive it is to own a boat. Having enough money to buy the boat is not the only consideration; you have to think about all after-purchasing costs. ...
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Combined Heat and Power Dairy - Kerry Group- Case Study
Owner Kerry Group Location Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland PRODUCT Taurus 70 (8 MWe) Gas Turbine The Kerry primary dairy facility at Listowel, Ireland, installed an 8 MW electricity and 36 tonnes per hour steam combined heat and power (CHP) system consisting of one Taurus 70 gas turbine from Solar Turbines and a heat recovery steam generator. A gas compressor was also installed. Kerry chose ...
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