University of Minnesota project aims to cut solar energy costs
Solar energy experts anticipate that more efficient solar cell technology under development at the University of Minnesota will lure private investment to the state and help speed solar energy’s growth nationally. Researchers will use a recent $695,000 university grant to demonstrate that their approach to improving solar cell efficiency works, said project leader Stephen Campbell, [...]
Xcel Energy’s solar subsidy tapped out for 2011
The Solar Rewards program, which aims to help homeowners and businesses, has awarded all of its $4.6 million for the year. High demand for rooftop solar electric panels, especially for commercial buildings, has exhausted Xcel Energy’s Solar Rewards subsidy program for the year, shutting out other customers, solar industry officials said Monday. “People are really [...]
Zero-energy buildings: The trend continues
Zero-energy buildings: The trend continues The number of buildings that take no more energy than they provide continues to grow. The concept of a net-zero energy building isn’t exactly new. Over the past 10 years several examples have been developed around the U.S., many of which come in at well under 10,000 square feet. But, [...]
Back To The Future: The Smart Energy District
Back To The Future: A Smart Energy District Solar Technology and Sustainable Design & Development The Historic Green Village at Anna Maria Background Today’s power industry is built around centralized generation, transmission and distribution of electricity utilizing primarily coal, natural gas and uranium as fuel sources. For several years, a new model for more distributed [...]
