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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Measuring Solar Access with the Solmetric SunEye
May 1, 2007Product Review
The SunEye is an easy-to-use, digital tool for measuring solar shading and calculating daily and monthly solar access on building sites.
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Mobile Photovoltaic Power Generators
February 1, 2010Product Review
Mobile photovoltaic generators can provide a silent power supply for construction sites and other off-grid applications without the use of fossil fuels.
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Sol Power Tile: Integrating PV into Clay Roofing
October 29, 2010Product Review
SRS Energy's Solé Power Tiles incorporate thin-film PV into a building-integrated system that matches the profile of clay tiles and provides homeowners and businesses an alternative to crystalline panels.
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Crystalline Technology Still Dominates PV Landscape
June 29, 2011Product 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.
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The World's Most Efficient Solar Thermal Collector?
August 30, 2011Product 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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Powerhouse: Building-Integrated PV for Asphalt-Shingle Roofs
November 29, 2011Product Review
Dow's Powerhouse solar shingles integrate seamlessly into asphalt-shingle residential roofs.
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Soltecture Offers Option for Photovoltaic Facades
February 2, 2012Product 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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Solar Farms Offer Renewable Power for the Rest of Us
December 1, 2014Product Review
Community solar allows customers with site limitations to purchase commercial-quality photovoltaic systems—and the Clean Energy Collective is making it easier.
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On the Path to Net Zero
April 4, 2016Op-Ed
At Leonard Farm, we’ve taken another big step in our quest for net-zero energy and net-zero carbon—but we’re not there yet!
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The Secret Math Behind RMI’s New Headquarters
April 4, 2016Feature Short
Designing for net-zero energy and carbon in the nation’s coldest climate is not just a physics problem. There’s also the chemistry.
