Which solar energy companies lead with solar panel efficiency?
Solar Energy Companies that lead with high efficiency cells – ( Solar Thermal Magazine) Solar power technology has come a long way. Solar cells were first made over a century ago. The first solar cell was had a measly 1% efficiency…
The world’s largest solar desalination plant
Solar Desalination Plant Technology May Just Change the World – ( Solar Thermal Magazine) Two-thirds of our planet is made up of water. However, not all of it is potable or safe for domestic use. A large concentration of the…
Teaching a village in egypt how to make a solar water heater
How to Make A Solar Water Heater ( Solar Thermal Magazine) – Many rural areas in Egypt do not have a connection to an electric grid and only get power for a few hours a day using a diesel or gas generator. These…
Low-cost solar panel captures four times more energy producing solar electricity and hot water
Solar Electricity and Hot Water ( Solar Thermal Magazine) – Focused Sun of Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA is planning to shake up the solar industry with an inexpensive module that captures four times more energy than a conventional solar panel…
Use of hybrid solar/geothermal heating and cooling design expanded
The H L Turner Group Inc. was awarded a US Patent for its high efficiency “E-Max Hybrid™” solar/geothermal heating and cooling system design earlier in 2014. The hybrid design can yield geothermal system performances upwards of a 7.5 effective COP (Coefficient-of-Performance)…
Fossil fuel divestment is a $5 trillion challenge
Pressure is starting to build for institutional investors to cut their exposure to fossil fuel stocks, but they will need to find viable alternative destinations for their money Oil, gas and coal companies make up one of the world’s largest…
First solar deliver hybrid diesel pv solution rio tinto australia
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR), Rio Tinto and Ingenero today announced that agreement has been reached for the development of the Weipa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Queensland, Australia. The project has received official confirmation of funding from the Commonwealth Government, with an…
Gamesa signs a 100 mw wind turbine agreement in china
New Wind Turbine Agreement in China – 14 May 2014 ( Solar Thermal Magazine ). Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has achieved another milestone in its Chinese sales strategy, signing a contract with CGN Wind Energy, a subsidiary of…
Electric test car 818 from ev west hits the track – video
The car is powered by a HPEVS AC2-35 dual AC motor setup running at 144kW. The car has 16kWh of capacity, and can drive about 60-70 miles on it’s lightweight lithium ion battery pack. Recharging is done through an onboard…