Mobile Solar Power Generator
Mobile Solar Power manufactures a range of portable solar-powered generators that integrate PV panels, inverters, charge controllers, and lead-acid storage batteries into a self-contained trailer that keeps all components other than the PV modules fully protected and out of the elements. Used as a silent, more environmentally responsible replacement for portable diesel generators, these units are available in multiple models with maximum energy storage...
HNU Energy and International Battery Team for Solar and Energy Storage Demonstration Project in Maui, Hawaii
International Battery, a U.S. manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, today announced they have recently teamed with HNU Energy to participate in a solar power generation and energy storage project in Maui, Hawaii. The project, recently put into operation, will assess the effectiveness of storing solar energy using new, more-efficient battery technology. The renewable energy system is comprised of sixty 224-watt...
G&M Contracting Inc, and ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition Go Green in Hyattsville, MD
G&M Contracting builds extreme green on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” ABC Television’s Emmy-award winning hit reality show in the nation’s capital. The TV event airs on ABC February 14th at 8pm EST. G&M and thousands of volunteers worked 24/7 for one week to construct one of the most energy efficient homes ever built for the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” television show. Some of the green elements of this build are...
SunEdison Activates First Phase of its 16MW North Carolina Solar Farm
SunEdison, North America’s largest solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, has activated the first phase of its 16-megawatt solar farm in Davidson County, N.C. The first phase of the project represents 4 megawatts of generation capacity and is comprised of more than 14,000 solar panels that will generate over 6 million kilowatt hours of electricity in the first year of operation. Duke Energy is buying the...
KhepriCoat Solar Anti-reflective Coating System further Optimized
DSM Functional Coatings announced the further optimization of its KhepriCoat™ solar anti-reflective coating system. The improvements have already resulted in a significant contribution to the first multicrystalline-silicon solar panels in the world to achieve a conversion efficiency of 17%, which were produced recently by REC and ECN (Energy research Center of the Netherlands). DSM’s KhepriCoat™ solar anti-reflective coating system boosts light...
A New Kind of Country House – a Sculptural Masterpiece in a Spectacular, Rural Setting
When thinking of country houses, the image that springs to mind is probably a quaint, traditional cottage. However, a growing number of house hunters are looking for the exact opposite; the contemporary country house and this Algarve villa is the perfect example. Amid rural scenery and surrounded by majestic nature, Algarve’s most spectacular contemporary country home boasts 258,750m² of open space with the sea in the distant horizon. The 474m²...
Modern Green Living at Troon Tusayan Hillside Home
The panoramic valley, city light, and mountain views are just the beginning of the highlights for this Troon Tusayan hillside home. Built by Construction Zone, the simple concept was to create a home that is conscious of its environment and will provide generations of modern green healthy living. Glass, steel, stone, and concrete are the building blocks, and the mountain’s constant breezes are fully utilized to aid in cooling and heating the structures. Solar...
NanaWall Systems Launches First Folding Glass Wall System with Triple Glazing
NanaWall Systems, the industry leader in opening glass walls, announces its newest product for architects and builders: NanaWall® SL70 with Triple Glazing, providing exceptional thermal performance for the harshest weather conditions. The NanaWall triple glazed SL70 system provides flexible solutions to architectural openings from three to thirty six feet wide using one to twelve panels. The SL70 system was chosen for the glass pavilion at the Bavarian...
Solyndra, Inc. Signs Framework Agreement With Germany’s alwitra GmbH & Co.
Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative cylindrical photovoltaic (PV) systems for commercial rooftops, announced it has signed a new long term framework agreement with alwitra GmbH & Co., a leading supplier of well-engineered roofing systems, based in Trier, Germany. The solar panels for this agreement will be manufactured at Solyndra’s facilities in Fremont and Milpitas, CA. “We are excited to announce this agreement with alwitra,...
James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build “Green-Friendly” Homes
San Diego Habitat for Humanity® (SDHFH) has made significant modifications in the design and construction of its homes to make them increasingly self-sustaining, reducing maintenance costs for the partner families as well as the need for repairs and upgrades. Smart design incorporates eco-friendly and recycled materials, energy efficient appliances and lighting, and drought tolerant plants and trees. James Hardie® Building Materials has stepped...
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