Sandia National Laboratories will begin researching how to use glitter-sized photovoltaic cells in utility-scale solar power systems, which eventually could cut the costs of solar panels in half and nearly double their efficiency.
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has activated a new 4,800-watt solar system at the PPG Glass Business and Discovery Center in Harmar, Pa., about 15 miles from the company’s headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Thermal imaging is now even more affordable than ever for builders with the FLIR i3 camera. This small yet versatile infrared camera is designed to suit all budgets and is available now from Pyrosales Pty Ltd.
From energy-efficient insulation and durable, aesthetically pleasing polycarbonate glazing to advanced coatings and sealants and a burgeoning green building network, Bayer MaterialScience LLC will feature its broad portfolio of sustainable building solutions at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
Supreme Chemicals of GA, Inc., the manufacturer of Krud Kutter® products, is proud to announce that Original Krud Kutter® - Cleaner/Degreaser and Krud Kutter® Tough Task Remover have received Biodegradable Certification in compliance with the SCS Biodegradable Standard V3-0.
The 16th Annual National Solar Tour, a popular solar event organized by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), has attracted thousands of Americans.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
Midcoast Maine company, QuickWatts is making and fixing pre-assembled solar panel arrays for homes, businesses and vacation properties. The company has created three ground-mounted solar systems that can help homeowners save their energy bills by providing clean energy from the sun.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
The University of Calgary has reported the formation of a new NSERC/ENMAX Industrial Research Chair in Renewable Energy to examine different ways to execute renewable energy solutions at the domestic level.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
The Sustainable Building Envelope Centre (SBEC), a center financed by the Low Carbon Research Institute (LCRI), Tata Steel and the Welsh Government, is currently into the sixth month of a three-year program launched for the development of innovative techniques to dissipate, trap and store solar energy.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has named the recipients of the Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC) 2011 awards. The award recognizes institutions and companies that have shown environmental excellence and leadership.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
SunEdison, which is a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, will lead the project aimed to develop home solar photovoltaic charging systems for electric vehicles from Chevrolet Electric.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a device to convert sunlight into chemical fuel. The device, which is also called the artificial leaf is made up of silicon, nickel and cobalt.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) from the Department of Energy has announced a total of 60 projects for $156 million across 25 states in the US.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
First Solar has completed the sale of the Desert Sunlight Solar Farm, which is the largest project in the world based on photovoltaic solar power with a capacity of 550 Megawatt (AC).
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011
Performance Services, an US- based design and building engineering company will be the design builder for the wind turbine project of West Central School Corporation (WCSC).
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Oct 2011