solar energy
Resource pages for "solar energy"-related posts for facility managers (FMs), building operations professionals and decision-makers in all industry sectors.
Report: Non-Residential Solar Market Continues Growth In 2017
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research have released the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report.
POWERSTATION 247 PLUS Solar Energy Usage
The POWERSTATION 247 PLUS is a complete and fully integrated, plug and play scalable solar energy usage and storage system with built-in battery.
ICC, SEIA Partner To Produce 2018 Solar Energy Tool
The International Solar Energy Provisions (ISEP) Commentary provides expert commentary to help understand solar energy provisions.
UVA Expands Its Solar Energy Portfolio
Under a 25-year agreement, the University of Virginia will purchase the entire output of a proposed 120-acre solar facility, currently equal to nearly 10% of the university's electric demand.
Support For Wind, Solar Power Continues
The green movement seems unstoppable; both private sector and public opinion is unwavering in rising support for clean energy options, according to a new Deloitte study.
Amazon Launches Global Solar Energy Initiative
Amazon will install solar systems on 50 fulfillment facility rooftops worldwide by 2020; 15 solar installations planned for completion by the end of 2017 will generate up to 41 MW.
New U.S. Courthouse In Los Angeles In Operation
With LEED Platinum in its sights, the new facility also resolves long-standing security and space needs, says GSA
NREL Finds Solar PV Costs In U.S. Continue To Fall
In the commercial sector, modeled costs for the first quarter of 2016 were down 4% from the fourth quarter of 2015.
In India, $500 Million Made Available For Solar Energy
The Asian Development Bank announced financing that will help the nation's government with its goal to increase energy sourced from solar rooftop systems to 40 gigawatts by 2022.
PV Booster Solar Tracker From Edisun Microgrids
Breakthrough technology yields 20 percent better economics than conventional fixed-tilt installations.
Energy Storage In Action With Solar Plane
The plane has embarked on the eighth flight leg of the journey — on track to circumnavigate the globe during this summer.
Institute for Special Education Gets NY’s First Solar Schools Project
The New York Institute for Special Education in the Bronx will be the site of the state's first solar schools project and will have solar panel arrays installed thanks to a power purchase agreement with SolarCity.
Renewable Energy: Wanted – Simpler Access To Clean Energy
In an effort to streamline the purchasing path, nearly 20 large companies have signed onto the Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles.
Code Council And SRCC Finalize Consolidation
Combining services and resources of ICC and SRCC should help building safety professionals, manufacturers, and installers.
TFM Names Ted Bielicky Facility Executive of the Year
Agent of change: this year’s TFM Facility Executive of the Year guided the transformation of an aging facility.
Renewable Energy: Sizing Up Solar PV
Facility managers can begin evaluating this energy source by looking at a few key factors. From the September 2013 issue.
IBM Developing New Wind And Solar Forecasting System
Advanced solution combines big data analytics and weather modeling technology to predict output of individual wind turbines.
Renewable Energy: Shining Light On Solar Energy Choices
Beyond the decision to implement this resource, there are several specifics to evaluate. From the March 2013 issue of Today's Facility Manager.
Renewable Energy: EV Infrastructure
As the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles slowly gains ground, some facility managers are installing charging stations for this mode of transportation.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Concealed SOLIS Flushometers from Sloan
Featuring four models, this collection of solar powered, sensor activated, water efficient flushometers from Sloan are now available in a concealed, vandal resistant version.
