Developer Plans Solar-Powered Townhouses

By: David McGee BRISTOL, Va. – A developer is seeking city approval to construct 30 upscale townhouses using solar power to partially or wholly offset the electric bills. Aaron Lilly has proposed constructing Wildflower Ridge subdivision on 12.5 hillside acres behind the existing Seven Oaks townhouse development, near Interstate 81’s Exit 5. Lilly, who also […]

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Taiwan spearheads smart grid

More efficient, clean and robust ‘smart’ energy networks are potentially set to emerge from new and wide-ranging research led by Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/45872/taiwan-spearheads-smart-grid/

Philippines to Save P10 B Yearly on Shift to Renewable Energy

By: Danessa Rivera MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines stands to save over P10 billion a year if it replaces diesel generation in off-grid areas with renewables, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) said. A report done by IEEFA titled “Electricity-Sector Opportunities in the Philippines: The […]

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Leclanché’s new marine battery system approved under revised DNV-GL requirements

Leclanché says that its Marine Rack System (MRS) – a modular, Lithium-ion battery system - will reduce marine vessels’ emissions and operating costs. It is to be used in Denmark’s E-ferry.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/45867/leclanch-s-new-marine-battery-system-approved-under-revised-dnv-gl-requirements/

Tesvolt develops high-voltage storage system using Samsung SDI batteries

Tesvolt says it has developed the system in collaboration with Samsung SDI, with capacity from 4.8 kWh to multiple MWh, and with a predicted 30-year life span.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/45616/tesvolt-develops-high-voltage-storage-system-using-samsung-sdi-batteries/

Solar-Powered Emergency Phones at Cycling Track

Dubai: Cyclists can now use solar-powered telephones installed at the Seih Al Salam cycling track in case of emergencies, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday. RTA in association with Dubai Police and Etisalat has installed 30 phones along the 78 kilometre track located in Al Qudra. The phones are located along the […]

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These Window Blinds Can Charge Your Devices Using Solar Power

By: Kerrisa Wilson There’s a new type of window blinds that can do more than just provide shade. Smart solar blinds called SolarGaps, use solar power to charge your devices, while also saving you money on your electricity bill. Launched on crowdfunding site Kickstarter this week, SolarGaps can be installed over a window at home or […]

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