We have recently been reviewing the Ground Zero portable solar panels, expecially the boulder 30, in outdoor testing, and it looks good. WHAT CAN THE BOULDER 30 SOLAR PANEL CHARGE? The solar panel does not hold a charge it produces power when it is exposed to sunlight. You can store the power it produces in a portable recharger. The Boulder 30 can be used to power any Goal … [Read more...]
Bsolar cells
In a revolutionary move the bsolar company has released a double sided solar cell. The bifacial c-Si solar cells actually can utilize the rear side of the cells to collect energy that is transmitted to your panels. It is a great idea since diffused sunlight can account for a very large amount of energy and generate additional electricity. bsolar cells are produced using p-type … [Read more...]
MicroTech Solar Thin Film Panels
In a very recent announcement the MicroTech company of Fremont California has released a new line of solar thin film panels. They have upgraded their wet process station and are now designing and building high output thin film solar panels. We have not heard a lot about this process for some time with many of the major players preferring to pursue other technologies. What we … [Read more...]
Mage Solar 300 Watt Solar Modules
In an announcement this week Mage Solar has added a high wattage PV module to its lineup of PowerTec Plus panels. Joining the company line of AC and DC modules this new 72 cell, 300 watt monocrystalline panel is a real eye stopper. Also they have added a 72 cell 300 watt polycrystalline panel that is at a slightly lower price point for the value minded home owner. These panels … [Read more...]
Trina Frameless Solar Panels
The Trina solar company has released a 60 cell frameless solar panel for commercial and residential use. The PDG5 is the first product in a new line up of double rated solar modules without frames. The best part, according to the company is that the PDG5's are resistant to potential induced degradation (UV breakdown). They are also very resistant to micro cracking, something … [Read more...]
AC Smart Solar Modules
The use of the new smart modules has increased over the past year substantially. With optimization equipment that allows the module to collect solar energy when the sun is not directly shining on it you should see a huge increase in the amount of energy produced each year. In keeping with this increase in usage of smart technology the Upsolar company which provides solar … [Read more...]
Mage 3 KW Kit
In a very interesting development Mage Solar has developed a new solar kit at 3 kw ,that is designed to be used by both off grid and grid tie families. It is possible to even use this system as an emergency power stand alone energy source during a power outage, which have become all too frequent it seems. Since it is geared mainly to the residential home owner in the United … [Read more...]
Green Building Jobs at Dancing Rabbit
Have you been looking for Green Building Jobs, but don't know where to turn? You might want to try living off the grid at the Dancing Rabbit Village. Recently we spoke with a new friend there, Nathan Brown, and he has been giving us the lowdown on what they have to offer. Are you tired of going through the motions with clients who want to appear 'green' but really all it … [Read more...]