Author Archives: alphydan
which solar panels?
Here’s a nice video by the guys at which.co.uk showing an installation using roof hooks bolted to the roof. Professional roofers on a simple roof can get the job done in just a day.
Posted in renewable-energy, solar PV, solar-PV
Tagged bolting, roof, roof hooks, solar
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Mosaic photovoltaics
The american company Solar Mosaic has opened a new round of investment on their site Their innovative business model marries multi-million project finance, crowdfunding and investment. In simple terms: Instead of seeking financing from bankers, pension funds or investment banks it … Continue reading
Posted in americas, inspiration, renooble, solar PV
Tagged business models, invest, investment, mosaic, solar mosaic
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a kilo-what?
In California, company Gen110 decided to quiz people about fuel prices and electricity prices. These are the results: This reveals the difference in awareness between electrical bills and fuel costs. Yet one can easily spend a similar amount of money … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, policy
Tagged awareness, electricity, energy, fuel, kilowatt, price, units, watt
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Can you do the Green Deal yourself?
This month, the UK’s DECC launches its Green Deal. It’s basically a way to finance energy-efficient home improvements — you pay for your upgrades with installments tacked onto your power bill. The idea is that your upgrade payments are offset … Continue reading
Posted in incentives, policy
Tagged Assessment, DECC, efficiency, green deal, greendeal, insulation
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Wind Energy, Perú and the Energy Challenge
Our co-founder Alvaro was invited by the University Agraria de La Molina in Lima, Perú to give a talk on wind energy. He gave a talk for engineering, environmental science and policy students, describing the world’s energy situation and some … Continue reading