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Viability of Loop Heat Pipes for Space Solar Power Applications
Innovative Deployable Radiators IDR for Space Solar Power focused directly on the thermal control issues. This paper has produced new concepts which break the system into small clusters of radiators which have more reasonable transport lengths of 1-2 meters. This paper considers a system based on the klystron conversion technologies...
Tags: Paper, Solar Energy, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2001-04-12
Maintenance of the Database of UK Passive Solar Buildings Final Report
This paper elaborates about the information on maintaining the passive solar buildings database. Solar energy has been providing useful energy for centuries and the principal uses have been to provide a source of heat and light. Using solar energy for heat requires either solar collectors - a method known as...
Tags: Database, Solar Energy, Crown, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2002-01-15
Concentrating PVIB
This paper discusses about the research and development undertaken in order to develop a low cost building integrated concentrating photovoltaic system. The objective of the work carried out was to develop a product that could be cost effective with commercially available components and thereby overcome the main market barrier for...
Tags: Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Crown, Manufacturing, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2002-11-04
Pharmaceutical Sourcing Group Americas: Spring House, Pennsylvania
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, was formed by the 1993 merger of Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation and McNeil Pharmaceutical. Following the tremendous success of the solar power installation at Neutrogena headquarters in Los Angeles, California, Johnson & Johnson continues to heed the challenge of...
Tags: Sourcing, Johnson & Johnson, Solar Energy, Pharmaceutical Company, PowerLight Corp., Telecom & Utilities
Case studies
Cascade Drainback Domestic Solar Water Heating System
The Cascade Drainback solar water heating system has gone through an extensive design, technical and performance review by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation SRCC. The solar energy system described by this paper, when properly installed and maintained, meets the minimum standards established by the SRCC. This paper covers systems...
Tags: Solar Energy, Cascade Corp., SunEarth, Telecom & Utilities, Storage, Hardware
White papers 2004-08-24
Solar Thermal Collector Energy Production
In order to allow comparisons between different types of solar technologies, this paper presents electrical-equivalent data on the energy production of solar water heating systems. The data establish basic "rules of thumb" regarding the energy production capabilities of this technology. The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation SRCC is a non-profit...
Tags: Solar Energy, SunEarth, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2001-10-18
A Manual of Home Solar Power Management, & why
This paper provides an overview of the Home Solar Management project which began 2 years ago when a secondhand solar system, with all its faults and problems, was inherited, and there were no records or instructions, no trustworthy professional advice or support, no information in the then local public library...
Tags: Solar Energy, NoFrillsInfo, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2004-10-06
Concentrating Solar Power for Sustainable Electricity Generation
This paper elaborates and provides details about the resource potential and the economics of concentrating solar power as a strategic element for sustainable energy and water supply security. In 2000 the world population reached 6 billion people and the latest forecasts expect that this figure will rise to approximately 10...
Tags: Royal Academy Of Engineering, Solar Energy, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2004-05-11
Concentrating Solar Power: Energy From Mirrors
This white paper report provides an in-depth knowledge about the solar energy obtained through mirrors. Electric utility companies are using mirrors to concentrate heat from the sun to produce environmentally friendly electricity for cities This abundance of solar energy makes concentrating solar power plants an attractive alternative to traditional power...
Tags: Solar Energy, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2001-04-16
WisconSUN Case Study: The Bircher Home
This case study describes about the Bircher home which is not only energy efficient but also uses renewable energy systems, and takes a very practical approach to solar energy. The solar energy systems did not cost a fortune (about $9,000), cover the entire roof, or meet 100% of Bircher family's...
Tags: Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, WisconSun, Bircher Home, Telecom & Utilities
Case studies
Solar Thermochemical Process Technology
This white paper article develops some of the underlying science and describes some of the latest technological developments for achieving this goal that convert sunlight into a fuel that one can use to propel not only our cars but the entire world economy. The paper first introduces the principles of...
Tags: ETH Zurich, Solar Energy, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2002-10-08
Solar Power Tower Technologies
This white paper document reveals about solar power tower technologies. It in detail outlines the fact associated with the electricity generation using solar power tower. It features the Modern-salt power towers and explains about the chemistry of fuel production. It also brings out the objectives for its development, its advantages...
Tags: Solar Energy, Sandia National Laboratories, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2003-10-23
Solar Partners Energy Case Study
A solar energy system was designed for a business in San Jose. This system included 64 Sharp 185 solar modules and 4 Sunnyboy 2500 UL-SBD inverters. A total of 11,840 watts of peak power generating capability is provided based on manufacturer output ratings. The case study below briefly summarizes the...
Tags: Solar Energy, Akeena Solar, Telecom & Utilities, Research & Development, Business Operations
Case studies
Solar Energy Powers More Vehicles as Gasoline Use Drops
John Addison submits: Solar is powering more vehicles. Americans have reduced their use of petroleum 5 percent this year. So far, petroleum reduction is the result of fewer miles traveled solo as people cut travel to deal with high gas prices and a slowing economy. At the margin, however, solar...
Tags: Vehicle, Solar Energy, Petroleum, Seeking Alpha, John Addison, Fleets, Telecom & Utilities, Energy
External links 2008-10-22
Renewable Energy Source: SOLAR
This white paper report explains the fundamentals of solar energy. It in detail explains the electricity generation from the solar energy. The paper also discusses direct (non-electric) uses of solar energy and active direct uses such as heating water, and "passive" direct uses such as designing sun-friendly homes. The paper...
Tags: Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2003-11-04
Electricity From the Sun
This paper discusses about the applications and generation of solar energy produced through the sunlight. Solar energy sustains life on earth for all plants, animals and people. The earth receives radiant energy from the sun in the form of electro-magnetic waves, which the sun continuously emits into space. The earth...
Tags: Earth, Sun Microsystems Inc., Solar Energy, Telecom & Utilities
White papers 2001-03-29
Great Wine and Clean, Renewable Energy are a Terrific Mix
This case study describes about solar energy system which was designed as a ground mount in Saratoga, CA. This system included 136 Sharp 185 solar modules and 9 Sunnyboy 2500 UL-SBD inverters. This solar energy system provides about 34,222 kwh per year, after taking into account various real-world efficiency losses....
Tags: Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Wine, Akeena Solar, Solar Energy System, Telecom & Utilities
Case studies
California Residential Solar Energy Case Study
A solar energy system was designed for a 4,000 square foot house in Saratoga. This system included eighteen 165 watt, solar energy modules installed on the south roof. This system provides about 4,064 kwh per year, after taking into account various real-world efficiency losses. To install this particular solar energy...
Tags: Solar Energy, Akeena Solar, Telecom & Utilities
Case studies
Distributed Solar Energy in Brazil: Fabio Rosa's Approach to Social Entrepreneurship
This case study describes about solar energy systems in Brazil to provide electricity. Approximately 25 million people in Brazil do not have access to electricity. Fabio Rosa, a local social entrepreneur, is aiming to fill this need through innovative distributed solar energy systems. Prior to the 1990s, the Brazilian government...
Tags: Brazil, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Telecom & Utilities
Case studies
New York Residential Solar Energy Case Study
A solar energy system was designed for a residence in Beacon, New York. This system included 32 Sharp 185 solar modules and 2 SMA 2500 UL-SBD inverter. A total of 5,920 watts of peak power generating capability is provided based on manufacturer output ratings. This solar energy system provides about...
Tags: Solar Energy, Akeena Solar, Telecom & Utilities
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