Category: Solar panel design and engineering
Engineering corporation breaks ground on world’s largest solar tower — and it has remarkable powering potential – The Cool Down
A bright future is dawning in China as the world’s largest solar tower project (by expected tower capacity) recently broke ground — and it’s a major win for people and the planet alike. Recently, Northwest Engineering Corporation Limited announced that construction has officially begun on the milestone 200-megawatt solar tower in Delingha, according to Renewable Energy Magazine. The project, which is being built by PowerChina Northwest with investment from CGN New Energy, adopts an innovative hybrid design that combines photovoltaic and molten salt solar thermal power generation. The conventional solar…
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Photos: North Sea’s new offshore floating solar farm gears for ops – Interesting Engineering
Photo Story The Dutch North Sea is now home to Merganser, a new floating solar trial project. Published: Jul 05, 2024 09:44 AM EST an hour ago Offshore floating solar pilot Merganser off Dutch coast. SolarDuck Following the success of offshore wind farms, renewable energy companies are now exploring floating solar panels as a way to utilize the vast ocean space for solar energy capture. The Dutch North Sea is now home to Merganser, a new floating solar trial project. This pilot project aims to test and demonstrate the…
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US: New portable solar charger enables EVs to recharge anywhere – Interesting Engineering
Innovation Despite declining interest in EVs, GoSun’s innovation addresses market concerns with durable, portable charging solutions powered by the sun. Updated: Jul 04, 2024 10:47 AM EST 25 minutes ago GoSun’s EV Solar Charger. GoSun/YouTube GoSun, a company pioneering portable solar solutions, has unveiled its groundbreaking Solar EV Charger. The electric vehicle revolution is upon us, but range anxiety – the fear of running out of battery before reaching a charging station – remains a significant hurdle for many potential EV owners. Now, this cutting-edge technology will allow drivers to…
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