Month: April 2024

Gannett Chris Green, Rockford Register Star April 26, 2024 at 2:55 PM Collins Aerospace broke ground on a new 6.5-acre solar farm Friday at its Electric Power Systems facility in Rockford. The farm will be owned and operated by ENGIE North America as part of a 15-year power purchase agreement. ENGIE is a clean energy company that helps customers run their facilities more efficiently and optimize energy and other resources. The new installation will help supply roughly 10 percent of the Harrison Avenue facility’s electricity needs on an annual basis,…

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LEETSDALE, Pa. (KDKA) – A Leetsdale facility that has a long history in making steel is experiencing a rebirth as demand increases for solar energy. Justina Whipkey is playing a key role in the future of renewable energy taking place right here in Western Pennsylvania at the old Bethlehem Steel Plant, a factory used during World War II, now transformed to produce components like tubes for solar panel systems. “It makes me feel like I’m part of something so much bigger than myself,” Whipkey said. Tony Calandra is the CEO…

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In honor of Earth Day 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson announced that USDA is awarding $2.1 million in grants to Maine farms and rural small businesses. The grants will help pay for projects that will lower energy costs for the businesses and increase their resilience. Seven of the awards are for businesses in Knox and Waldo counties.  “We’re excited to help 20 Maine farms and businesses transition to clean energy with these awards,” said Hampson, in the release. “Most of the grants we’re…

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A large number of solar companies operate in Nevada, serving residents in Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, Sparks and most other locations. It is impossible to select just one solar energy company as Nevada’s best. That said, the top few solar panel companies in Nevada are SunPower, Sunrun, ADT Solar, Momentum and Green Home Systems.

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A rooftop solar power system in HCM City. Numerous investors, international organisations and electricity customers have shown interest in the direct power purchase agreement and expected the early issuance of the mechanism. — VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Đạt HÀ NỘI — The direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism is expected to be issued early to create a breakthrough in the development of power generation sources as well as achieving the goal of promoting sustainable development and attracting foreign investment. At a conference held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to…

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The solar industry has come a long way in just the last few years. The latest developments and breakthroughs in solar technology include longer-lasting solar cells, solar cells that you can print onto flexible surfaces, solar panels that track the sun from east to west throughout the day, and solar power plants that work at night. Solar Cell Efficiency Solar energy efficiency has improved significantly in the last decade, driven by technological advancements, increased production, and competition among manufacturers. As a result, solar panels are now more efficient and cost-effective…

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Passive House / Karawitz Architecture. Image © Hervé Abbadie and Karawitz ShareShare Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/990582/tips-to-integrate-photovoltaic-energy-on-houses Clipboard”COPY”Copy It seems like everyone is going solar these days. In the United States, the net solar power generation has increased by more than 113,000 million kilowatt hours in the last decade. Solar integration with residential projects saves homeowners money on energy bills and increases property value over time. As solar integration technology advances, the advantages span beyond financial and environmental; solar panels are assuming an aesthetic role in modern architecture,…

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