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photovoltaic solar panels on a parking garage

sat, 23 jun 2012 07:00:04 +0000

earlier this week, saint paul rivercentre’s parking ramp was outfitted with almost 350 photovoltaic solar panels, funded in part by the american recovery and reinvestment act (arra) and minnesota department of commerce.
thanks to better designed panels, some of which are made here in minnesota, installation is cheaper and safer than ever. major minnesota companies are getting on board to both save money on utility costs and reduce environmental impacts.

the magnitude of this installation puts the project in the top ten largest state-funded projects to date. as the technology continues to increase year to year, look for more strategic solar installations like this one. large spaces such as parking garages serve as great locations for these type of projects, which hopefully will move us from the 21st century into the 22nd.

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passive solar design

fri, 11 may 2012 07:33:14 +0000

passive solar design is essentially designing a structure to work with the environment to cool and heat the house with little to no fossil fuel energy assistance. there are many different options to choose from with passive solar design but the one that will be featured in this idea is a sunspace. from the positioning of the house on the landscape to the angles of the eaves and the direction of the windows, a house that uses a sunspace can significantly cut down on energy use and costs. also known as isolated gain. the sunspace is a practical solution for anyone who wishes to make a shift towards more planet friendly living.

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redstone energy group with cole walker

wed, 02 may 2012 10:56:13 +0000

the redstone energy group is demonstrating four different solar projects in huntsville, alabama:
-rooftop solar
-ground-mounted on rack in fixed angle
-stem-mounted panel that tracks the sun
-parking lot cover with electric vehicle charging station

a car being charged by the sunshine? what do you think will dominate solar technologies in the future?

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arizona state university: innovation and education in the valley of the sun

mon, 12 mar 2012 13:39:36 +0000

this video is an entry in a contest we’ve launched with second nature’s climate leadership awards. see below for how you can vote for it.
see more entries in this contest

arizona state university is harnessing the power of the sun to turn its campuses into a solar laboratory. through partnerships with utilities and private industry, asu has created the largest single university solar system in the country. asu is capturing solar energy from building rooftops, parking garages and lots, and from the powerparasol, an innovative, 24-foot-high platform that spans more than five acres.

by the end of 2012, asu will generate 17 megawatts of solar power. our leading solar program not only allows us to utilize our abundant natural resource within the valley of the sun, but also teaches our students about their environmental impact and empowers them to change the world.

vote now to help this idea win!

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