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- Dark Days for Solar
- Las Vegas Review - Journal (11/14/2008)
- By JOHN G. EDWARDSThe solar age is dawning, but the executive of a power producer believes the continuing credit crisis will cloud prospects for new projects for an indefinite period.However, Sempra's 10-megawatt, photovoltaic project in Boulder City's Eldorado Valley has been under construction since July and will start generating electricity this month.
- LightLine Over-Door Canopies
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- LightLine over-door canopies feature stainless steel support arms, integrated aluminum gutters, and UV-resistant acrylic visor panels in clear or frosted finishes. The overhangs come in an easy-to-assemble kit and fit most standard entryways. Styles include the Gable Canopy, the Arch Canopy, and the Curve Canopy. 800-888-2418.
- Satin Metal Roofing
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- TCS Satin metal roofing uses a stainless steel substrate that is plated with a corrosion-resistant alloy and micro-embossed with a pattern resembling the soft satin patina of pure zinc plate to reduce light reflection, the maker says. Producing a similar patina on the alloy would traditionally take months, according to the manufacturer. 800-624-6906.
- Dynegy Putting Solar to the Test
- Houston Chronicle (11/14/2008)
- Nov. 14--Houston-based Dynegy is working with a power industry research group to test the feasibility of using solar power to reduce fuel costs and cut emissions at existing electric power plants. The study won't involve construction of the solar equipment -- at least not yet -- but rather will examine the economics of using solar power to generate steam to spin turbines at Dynegy's 578-megawatt Kingman, Ariz., plant. But the Dynegy project, which is being done with the Electric Power Research Institute, will study using large arrays of mirrors to direct solar energy to heat water into steam.
- New Arrivals: November/December 2008
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- Opulent Options: These princely product picks will have your clients living in luxury.
- Photovoltaics are Smaller, More Efficient, Less Expensive, and Better-Looking Than Ever
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/15/2008)
- Harnessing the sun's abundant energy for electricity and hot water has been a noble effort for decades, hampered not only by economics but also by residential aesthetics. During the last few years, though, system manufacturers and solar energy experts have introduced solar electric, or photovoltaic (PV), solutions to meet the public's demand for both curb appeal and better control of their energy costs.
- New Arrivals: Sept/Oct 2008
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/14/2008)
- Autumn Arrivals: The new season brings a fresh selection of eco-friendly building products.
- KD Series Solar Modules
- (9/11/2008)
- A trio of KD Series solar modules uses a larger and more powerful solar cell to deliver a higher output per module and achieve an STC maximum power rating of 135 to 205 W, depending on the model, says the firm. The MyGen Grid-tie Photovoltaic Power System offers a complete package of modules, inverter, wire and lightning protection, and mounting and mechanical support that hastens installation and meets most code and utility requirements. 800.223.9580.
- HIT Series Photovoltaic Panels
- (9/11/2008)
- HIT Series photovoltaic panels for residential, grid-connected systems feature a proprietary hybrid of single crystalline silicon surrounded by ultra-thin, amorphous silicon layers to reach greater cell and module efficiencies. Panels measure 51.2 by 35.2 inches, achieve an STC maximum power rating of 180 to 205 W, and boast conversion efficiencies up to 17.4%. Bifacial models also generate electricity from ambient light that has passed through the panel or is reflected off surrounding surfaces. 469.362.5645.
- Poly-Crystalline Modules
- (9/11/2008)
- Poly-crystalline modules feature a textured solar cell surface that increases light absorption and improves efficiency, while a bypass diode minimizes the power drops under shady conditions. The module achieves an STC maximum power rating of 187 W and a 12.7% conversion efficiency, and is designed for the company's solar racking system. Sharp's OnEnergy system offers custom designs and delivers a complete package of all components and fasteners. 800.765.2706.
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