By Michelle Froese Written by Theresa Trevor, Director of MarketingSkySpecs, Inc. Automated drones are making offshore wind-turbine inspections significantly safer and more efficient than onsite manual checks. There are now 18,814 MW of installed offshore wind capacity in 17 markets around the world. Offshore wind farms are susceptible to many maintenance issues from the extreme…
By Carolyn Fortuna Did you realize how many energy efficiency jobs there are right now in the Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Clean Technica
By Kelsey Misbrener Solar Alliance Energy announced that Mike Stevens Homes, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the first residential developer to join the company’s Residential Builder program and will begin marketing the SunBox system. Solar Alliance recently launched SunBox, a new product offering that provides a simple, efficient solar system specifically designed for architects, new…
By Bob Borsh When you review your monthly electric bill from the utility, do you ever wonder how the electrical usage all breaks down to individual loads? Sure, you know that conventional air conditioners and kitchen appliances are the largest offenders in gobbling up kWh, but what if you could tell what various electrical devices…
By Kyle Field ABB has won a $330 million contract to supply new high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converters that will enable the efficient transmission of electricity from hydroelectric power plants in Tajikistan to consumers in Pakistan Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Clean Technica
By Duane Kobayashi Are AI and IoT far off concepts? No. They exist now and produce measurable energy savings. I trust you care about increasing energy efficiency in your building. If so, then you’ll want to.. Click headline for full article Read Full Article Here For more great articles: The Energy Collective – The world’s…
By Kelly Pickerel Silfab Solar today announced it has become the exclusive high-efficiency panel distributor for Solar Power World’s 2018 Top Solar Rooftop Contractor Titan Solar Power. Titan Solar’s initial commitment includes the Silfab 300-W and 320-W modules, expected to represent a good portion of Titan’s more than 80-MW annual portfolio. Sales of Silfab panels…
By Michelle Froese Written by Keri Gunther, IIoT and Computing Division ManagerMoxa The internet of things (IoT) provides wind-farm operators control to monitor and regulate much of a wind farm’s operation no matter how much distance separates the two. It also enables plant managers and manufacturers to track tools, equipment, and processes in a quick…
By mmillikin The third generation of the plug-in hybrid from Mercedes-Benz is due to be launched. (Earlier post.) The new S 560 e (combined fuel consumption: 2.6-2.5 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 59-57 g/km, combined electrical consumption: 20.2-20.0 kWh/100 km) can be ordered from today. The modified components and the intelligent powertrain management’s new anticipatory…
By Steve Hanley The XERIC project in Europe has developed a more efficient heating and cooling system that may help extend the range of electric vehicles. It could also reduce energy consumption in buildings. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Clean Technica
A solar cell’s efficiency indicates what percentage of the solar energy radiated into the cell is converted into electrical energy. The theoretical limit for silicon solar cells is 29.3 percent due to physical material properties. In a new article, researchers describe how this limit can be abolished. Read Full Article Here For more great articles:…
By Kelsey Misbrener The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today encouraged home sellers to consider making energy-efficient improvements to their properties and urged potential buyers to seek homes with those features. “The latest research shows that green and energy-efficient home improvements have the potential to pay dividends for buyers…
By Kelly Pickerel Pika Energy has announced new capabilities that will enable any PV system owner to couple Pika Energy storage to an existing solar array. Pika’s Harbor smart battery is one of the most powerful and efficient smart batteries on the market, storing up to 17.1 kWh of energy and supplying up to 10…
By Kelly Pickerel Power Home Solar will install a solar system at Bank of America Stadium to help the Carolina Panthers go green to maximize energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and minimize their carbon footprint. Power Home Solar, headquartered in North Carolina, will assist the professional football franchise with sustainability goals and responsible energy practices…
By Michelle Froese Governor Ralph Northam released the 2018 Virginia Energy Plan, which provides a strategic vision for the Commonwealth’s energy policy over the next 10 years. With a focus on modernizing the electric grid and promoting innovative technologies, the plan sets goals for renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles. Governor Ralph Northam’s…