OVERVIEW
With alternative energy sources becoming more affordable, we are finally starting to wean ourselves off fossil fuels.
But as the industry expands, there are some growing pains. These systems open up new ways of thinking about our relationship to energy production and consumption, and they impact rating systems such as LEED and Passive House.
The resources found here provide guidance and a better understanding of topics like:
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net-zero energy
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thermal energy storage
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innovative battery systems
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fuel cells
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community solar
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Soltecture Offers Option for Photovoltaic Facades
Product Review
Soltecture's Corium CIGS BIPV system allows thin-film panels to be integrated into building façades and can be used with Focus Material's BIPV mounting systems.
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Colorado Wins Bid for GE's Thin-Film Solar Panel Factory
News Brief
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Powerhouse: Building-Integrated PV for Asphalt-Shingle Roofs
Product Review
Dow's Powerhouse solar shingles integrate seamlessly into asphalt-shingle residential roofs.
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Magnetism Could Generate Solar Power Without Solar Panels
News Brief
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Net-Zero Certification Spins Off from Living Building Challenge
News Analysis
International Living Future Institute launches net-zero energy certification program.
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With Solyndra Bankruptcy, Domestic PV Production Takes Another Hit
News Brief
Solyndra files for bankruptcy amid questions over administration of government backed energy loans.
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Want a Net-Zero Home? Be a Net-Zero Family
News Analysis
A superinsulated house with PV is a great start, but whether you achieve net-zero depends on how you live in it.
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The World's Most Efficient Solar Thermal Collector?
Product Review
The Ritter XL solar thermal system combines the most efficient technology to generate hot water for commercial, multifamily, and district heating.
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Solar Farms Abandoning Concentrating Solar for PV
News Brief
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Crystalline Technology Still Dominates PV Landscape
Product Review
Crystalline PV produces more energy per square foot than thin-film but both are viable systems, so consider your space limitations as well as your energy needs and budget.
