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Solar Thermal: More Efficient, Less Talked About

October 13, 2011

In most countries solar power is often perceived as synonymous with solar photovoltaic (PV), the classic rooftop panels that convert sunlight to electricity through solar cells. But that could be a misconception, says Environmental Protection, since solar thermal, which gets less attention than PV, actually is more efficient. Technorati Tags: Solar power, Solar PV, Solar [...]

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Hybrid Solar Power Collector Offers Two Solutions in One Device

September 20, 2011

A new product launched by a Turkish solar company called Solimpeks offers an ingenious solution to homeowners who would like to benefit from own solar power. The company’s Volther is a hybrid photovoltaic-solar thermal collector, which produces electricity and hot water simultaneously. Technorati Tags: Hybrid solar system, PV solar, Solar thermal, Solimpeks, Volther Related Posts:Solar [...]

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Multitasking Features Improve Solar System’s Efficiency

June 1, 2011

Solar power is a great answer to those concerned with emissions and generating their own electricity and heat. True, efficiency is still an issue as PV panels often convert less than 20% of sunlight into electricity. But one California company is maximizing the power of the sun with an innovative, multitasking product. EchoFirst, maker of [...]

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World’s First Hybrid Solar Plant Opens in Florida

March 11, 2011

The first hybrid solar power plant in the world was inaugurated in Florida by Florida Power and Light Company at FPL’s Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center. It is one of three solar facilities commissioned by FPL. Technorati Tags: Florida electricity, hybrid solar plant Related Posts:No Related Posts Found! Go find some…

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Massachusetts Introduces Solar Thermal Rebates

February 6, 2011

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has launched a new rebate program to enable residents to finance solar hot water projects, also known as solar thermal energy. The program is valid as of early February. Technorati Tags: Massachusetts hot water rebates, solar energy, solar thermal power Related Posts:New Research Sheds New Light on Solar Energy [...]

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