AGreenLiving

MARCH 19, 2020

Powered by ground heat pumps and solar energy , the conceptual design promotes a new type of urban development that not only meets the needs of local citizens, but also uses technology and biotechnology to reduce its environmental impact and improve livability.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 19, 2022

Engineering consulting firm Burns & McDonnell completed construction of three 10 MW/20 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage systems in West Texas. Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell tapped its direct-hire subsidiary Ref-Chem to complete construction and installation of the batteries. According to a new report from the U.S.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 9, 2021

The first unit, comprising 1536 solar panels, has an installed capacity of 0.5 In addition, 160 equal panels have been placed on land for comparison and documentation of the cooling effect on the floating panels. This demonstrates the safe, simple and fast construction methodology. MWp and covers almost 4,000 square meters.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Seattle-based LMN Architects and KPFF Consulting Engineering designed the two-story, solar-powered terminal building, with input from local tribes, to replace the existing terminal built in 1957. Construction of the ferry building began with the repurposing of a waterfront brownfield site — once used for a U.S.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 25, 2021

Burns & McDonnell said on Monday that it was selected by LG Energy Solution and Sustainable Environmental Renewable (SER) Capital Partners to provide engineer-procure-construct (EPC) services for three 10-MW/20-MWh lithium-ion, stand-alone battery energy storage systems. Project construction is expected to be complete by June 2021.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

For one, it uses mechanical water-cooling systems that don’t require additional water, pumps and valves or backup generators or batteries to run those systems in event of emergency. NuScale’s design doesn’t require some of the key safety features for large-scale reactors. The advantages of nuclear modularity.

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Mosaic

JANUARY 3, 2024

Despite the headwinds of 2023, the US solar industry is expected to have grown 55% compared to 2022, amounting to nearly 33 GWdc of capacity. It was the nation's largest year of installed solar capacity. Energy efficient heating and cooling improvements are gaining in awareness and popularity. Additionally, 3.2

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Charged

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Whether wind energy, solar power or green hydrogen – energy from sustainable and climate-neutral production is becoming increasingly important. To meet these high demands, state-of-the-art power racks are essential. EA-Power-Racks: Tailor-made and ready to use In parallel connection up to 1.92

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 17, 2020

San Francisco-based firm Malcolm Davis Architecture has managed to combine the cool vibe of Cali design with the energy-saving principles of sustainable living. The operable glass doors and ultra-large windows provide optimal cross ventilation for natural cooling throughout the home. Original post:Â .

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Architects Cosimo Terlizzi and partner Damien Modolo have created a lamia-style hemp and lime construction art studio in southern Italy. This design was traditionally intended to make the most of natural daylight without allowing too much direct sunlight to enter the windows, keeping the building cool during hot Italian summers.

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Business Green

JUNE 18, 2020

Government funding will help support construction of 50MW facility in Trafford, Greater Manchester. First announced last October , the facility is designed to offer a minimum of 250MWh of grid support capable of providing power for up to 200,000 homes for five hours a day.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 14, 2022

They also require no energy-burning warm-up or cool-down times, and are easier to operate due to the diesel fuel cost savings. A mix of batteries, renewables generation technologies, and fuel cell generators are being trialled by companies all around the world.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 31, 2020

Building in extreme landscapes and climates comes with all sorts of complications, but one savvy architect managed to construct a beautiful modern home using the local environment to the home’s advantage. In addition to its humid climate, the area is often plagued by flooding , which causes complications for most construction projects.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 12, 2021

billion) to build a 1-gigawatt solar-powered low carbon energy park in France, comfortably breaking records for Europe's largest solar project and incorporating green hydrogen production to supply transportation and energy needs. has never topped 100 MW for a standalone solar project.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 27, 2021

Ocean surface cooling boosts solar yield. An added advantage is that by reducing the air gap between the modules and water level, a cooling effect increases yield by around 5 percent compared to systems where modules sit higher above the water.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 27, 2021

The building, which was designed to meet net-zero energy standards, was constructed by local community members. Related: Red brick firehouse in Belgium runs on solar power To further reduce the building’s impact on the environment, the architects equipped the firehouse with a 100kW solar array.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 25, 2020

Global revenue for home electric heating, cooling, and cooking equipment could increase more than five times by the end of the decade. The surge in spending on all-electric homes is expected even though many consumers are unfamiliar with the natural gas-displacing electric appliances on the market today.

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EDF + Business

APRIL 25, 2023

. §179D: Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction Provision Provides a tax deduction for energy efficiency improvements to commercial buildings, such as interior lighting; heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water; and building envelope. sq ft to sliding scale of $2.50-$5.00

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 31, 2020

Long duration energy storage holds great potential for a world in which wind and solar power dominate new power plant additions and gradually overtake other sources of electricity. Wind and solar only produce at certain times, so they need a complementary technology to help fill the gaps.

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Clean Energy Trust

JULY 14, 2020

A few positive trends I’d like to highlight include the rapid cost decline of solar power , huge growth in energy storage , and the continued value of energy efficiency. Credit: EDF Energy Storage Hitting Prime Time Solar isn’t the only sector with growth prospects and rapid cost declines.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 13, 2020

Spanning two floors across 230 square meters, the home breaks up its monolithic massing with a dynamic facade constructed with a varied material palette ranging from brick to metal cladding. The use of polished concrete, blackbutt plywood and a mix of feature colours contributes to a warm and engaging interior.”

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AGreenLiving

MAY 22, 2020

But Mexico City-based Ludwig Godefroy Architecture has rebelled against this belief with its design of Casa Merida, a self-sufficient dwelling that uses passive solar principles to stay naturally cool. Heating and all of the home’s electricity needs are provided for via solar hot water heaters and solar panels.

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Grist

MARCH 9, 2020

These cavernous buildings need significant amounts of electricity to operate and cool their humming servers, the central data repositories for individual devices on a network. Servers themselves are improving, with the latest models using far less energy than their power-hungry predecessors. In Virginia, major U.S.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 30, 2020

In addition to running on solar power, the project also uses several passive features to reduce the home’s energy use. Rooftop photovoltaic panels generate enough power for the home, while natural cross ventilation and passive cooling techniques further reduce energy use.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 10, 2021

They achieved this interpretation through a combination of traditional farm building materials and aesthetics like corrugated iron, wood, concrete and rock as well as modern features like modwood (made from recycled wood and plastic) and sustainable amenities like off-grid solar power.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Using a network of sensors and interactive technologies, the outdoor spaces can be manipulated to support both educational and playful programming, as well as improved outdoor comfort that can be enhanced with solar-powered climate conditioning systems. The first construction phase, which covers 17 acres, is planned for December 2020.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 3, 2021

And because water heats up more slowly than land, the canal water flowing beneath the panels could cool them by 10 degrees F, boosting production of electricity by up to 3%. Combining solar power with battery storage can help build microgrids in rural areas and underserved communities, making the power system more efficient and resilient.

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EDF + Business

MARCH 28, 2023

Extended for projects beginning construction before 1/1/25. 5376 – Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 , WH IRA Guidebook , DoE Solar Energy Technologies Office , IRC. Net capacity factor of 22.5% Cost to build of $2.10/watt Modified to tie value of credit to meeting prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

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EDF + Business

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Radhika also manages a global coalition of over 30 leading organizations to spur innovation in the air conditioning industry through the Global Cooling Prize. Phoebe is an active alum who has served as a Climate Corps alumni mentor, local event host and advocacy workshop participant.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 28, 2020

Timber will be used as the main construction material to reduce the building’s carbon footprint, while passive solar principles have informed the design to reduce the energy demands. By using the water of the Rijnhaven to cool the building, and by using the roof of the office as a large energy source, the building is truly autarkic.

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EDF + Business

APRIL 18, 2023

biomass, anaerobic digester, wind, solar) Energy Efficiency Investments (e.g., It includes solar powered heating and cooling as well as equipment that uses solar energy to illuminate the inside of a structure using fiber-optic distributed sunlight or electrochromic glass Fuel Cell Solar Energy Storage Wind Biogas (e.g.,

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 6, 2014

What I found was a fun and exciting place to exchange ideas and information with solar enthusiasts everywhere — and even a place to meet new people. Two years since its founding in November 2011, #SolarChat has become the cool party that everyone wants to get into. And all are welcome. million impressions each time. Raina Russo.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 5, 2021

“In the past 15 years, Cool Schools has evolved dramatically—we used to hear about light-green initiatives like double-sided printing and Earth Day parties,” she said. Katie O’Reilly, Sierra’s lifestyle and adventure editor summarizes how the landscape of conscientious environmentalism has expanded in recent decades.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling. Additionally, exploring renewable energy options such as solar panels, or speaking with a solar company, can further contribute to a greener home.

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Grist

MARCH 3, 2023

Such structures have stabilized many Alaskan coastlines by shielding them from waves, but they’re fantastically expensive (think millions of dollars) and it can be difficult to transport the construction materials to remote locations. What’s more, these techniques were developed in temperate regions.

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Energy Innovation

MAY 9, 2022

In particular, new research showcases how coupling existing state efforts (1) to accelerate renewable energy adoption in underserved low-income communities and (2) to replace aging gas distribution networks with district heating and cooling could amplify the benefits of such efforts. a) Geo-grid district heating and cooling structure. (b)

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Charged

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Most standard designs feature 15-60 kW per subsystem, and the choice of components varies with the power output requirement and cooling preferences. Paralleling units is another option to increase output power while also building functional system redundancy. Construction of the infrastructure remains restricted to the roadside.

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