“Our building has a deck can move and rotate with the sun by tilting, not by turns rotating to follow the direction of the sun”, explained project director Josep Maria Adell, a professor at the School of Architecture at the University of Madrid (UPM), during his presentation in New York.
This university is one that coordinates [...]
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Global warming is increasing the average temperature on Earth near the surface and in the oceans.
The global surface temperature has risen 0.74 º C over the past 100 years, finishing the count in 2005. The IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change) concluded that most of this increase in temperature since the mid-20th century, is [...]
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With an investment of two million pesos, the local authorities presented the first sustainable housing in the city, allowing residents to reduce costs and implementing environmental measures against global warming.
The green units are distinguished by the installation of solar water heaters, green walls, community gardens and use of various eco techniques, which ensures less damage [...]
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Sanyo announced it will increase its production capacity of solar panels on its factory in Monterrey nearly two and a half times. This with the aim of tapping the growing U.S. market of solar energy.
With the expansion the plant will reach an installed capacity of 50 MW from 20 MW.
More than 30 million [...]
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Receiving postcards with pictures of exotic places is fun, but this postcard is even better.
The postcard with solar energy HYMini’s card is an ultra lightweight box that fits into any mailbox.
The card has a solar rechargeable lithium battery, a USB input and an adapter for 5V devices.
Its casing is recycled cardboard. And even if it [...]
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The next two years will be crucial for the new photovoltaic technologies. CIGS, organic polymers and plastics are the future of solar energy. The International Conference on Low Cost Solar Energy to be held in Seville next January 29 marks the beginning of the countdown in Spain.
Over the next two years will be launched several [...]
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The combination of electronic components will increase this year’s production of solar panels for regional projects, after the opening of a line of superior automation.
The solar photovoltaic panels manufactured in the industry, are designed to meet the demands of the programs of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas.
At present they illuminate remote villages, schools [...]
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We have lots of e-mails asking when solar energy is going to be competitive, when it is going to be cheaper. Then I found this article and hopefully you will find it helpful.
An inform by Greenpeace and the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), forecasts a bright future for the solar power industry in less than [...]
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Nowadays it is seen everywhere information about global warming, solar energy and everything related to the environment.
There is more than one enterprising looking for an opportunity to invest in solar energy. There are many ways to invest your money in solar energy such as solar orchards, renting your roof for a mini solar orchard or [...]
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According to an inform from Research and Markets, the exportation explains most of the production of these modules, with more than 95% of it all, that means about 390 megawatts exported this year. All the exportations expected for photovoltaic cells, photosensitive semi conductive devices and LEDs are valued in more than 1,9 thousand million USD, [...]
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