Once again, the incredibly brilliant minds at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zurich) have announced innovative processes and materials for a better built environment. Phys.org has the story: Researchers from ETH Zurich have built a prototype of an ultra-thin, curved concrete roof using innovative digital design and fabrication methods. The tested novel formwork system will be … Continue reading Proof of Concept: Ultra-thin, insulated concrete roof with embedded PV
Tag: Photovoltaic
Without constant monitoring, solar PV efficiency remains limited
Solar panels leveraging photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity are notoriously inefficient. According to research by the International Energy Agency, one way to improve PV efficiency is through the implementation of Statistical Performance Monitoring combined with some advanced machine-learning. In their report, the researchers identified 4 different methodologies for improving solar panel efficiency, … Continue reading Without constant monitoring, solar PV efficiency remains limited
Tesla will not be alone in the solar PV roofing tile market
Apple's success as a company under Steve Jobs' leadership was rarely about being first to market. Rather, Apple's most successful products so far (Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) were challengers in existing product categories (personal computing, MP3 players, smartphones, tablets, wearables). Apple's entry into established categories was disruptive and ultimately successful due to superior … Continue reading Tesla will not be alone in the solar PV roofing tile market
Breaking down the pricing (and potential risks) of Tesla’s new solar roof system
Inhabitat's Kristine Lofgren reports that the order form and website for Tesla's new solar roofing system is now live. In a previous article, Inhabitat had the following to say: The seamless look of the new technology is thanks to “integrated front skirts and no visible mounting hardware” according to Tesla’s website. Electrek said these features come … Continue reading Breaking down the pricing (and potential risks) of Tesla’s new solar roof system
Residential solar installations reach all-time high of 31,000 in 3rd Quarter of 2013
While Germany is still in the lead when it comes to solar installations, the U.S. is fast approaching. GigaOm's Katie Fehrenbacher reports that in the third quarter of 2013, 930 MW of solar panels were installed across the country. The big news is that residential solar installations are picking up: The largest number of American … Continue reading Residential solar installations reach all-time high of 31,000 in 3rd Quarter of 2013
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