Fossil Fuel Alternatives

**Umbuku** · 24-12-2013, 11:17 PM

German born, barcelona-based architect andré broessel has sent us images of his latest development of a spherical glass
solar energy generator. the project uses the advantageous strategy of implementing a ball lens and specific geometrical
structure to improve energy efficiency by 35%. in contrast to its traditional photo-voltaic 'dual-axis' counterparts,
the device incorporates a fully rotational weatherproof natural optical tracking device that is adequate for functioning
on inclined surfaces and curtain walls, empowering any building surface. the new solar generating concept has
capabilities that concentrate diffused daylight or moonlight for a more effective site context application.

spherical glass solar energy generator by rawlemon

**S Landreth** · 28-12-2013, 05:56 AM

Brooklyn Whole Foods Wows With Solar, Wind, EV Chargers, Greenhouse and More

The outside of the newly opened Whole Foods on Brooklyn, NY’s Gowanus Canal contains more examples of renewable energy and efficiency than some companies have throughout their entire operations.

Solar and wind energy work together to completely power two Skypump electric vehicle charging stations and 19 LED streetlights. The Sanya SLSTM streetlights, by New York, NY-based Urban Green Energy (UGE), would remain operational during regional outages because of their natural power sources.

UGE says the streetlights and charging stations both produce more energy than they require, reducing energy consumption at the supermarket.

“Taking advantage of the smart grid regulations available in New York State, UGE’s power systems contribute to the store’s microgrid—feeding energy to the electrical grid and taking only when needed,” the company said in a statement.

A 324-kilowatt (kW) solar array covers much of the parking lot and is expected to offset nearly 30 percent of the 56,000-square-foot building’s electricity use, or 380,400 kW hours from the grid, Earth Techling estimates. Additionally, a 157-kW combined heat and power system can provide heating and chilled water throughout the year and during grid failures.

Whole Foods full expects the store to garner LEED Platinum certification.

“We’re about 60 percent more efficient than any other grocery store in the U.S.,” according to a statement from Whole Foods’ Green Mission Team.” We’re going to be saving about 2.5 million kWh a year, which is equivalent to taking about 360 cars off the road annually.”

**S Landreth** · 03-01-2014, 06:39 AM

Trina Solar to develop 1GW plant and module factory in China - PV-Tech

Chinese tier one PV manufacturer Trina Solar will develop a 1GW ground-mounted solar power plant in Xinjiang, western China.

The company announced on 30 December that it signed an investment framework agreement with the local prefectural government of Turpan.

Still subject to approval, the first two phases of the Xinjiang plant will total 300MW and are scheduled for completion by the end of 2014. Approvals are required from the local government and from the state grid. The entire 1GW plant will take four years to build.

Once approval for the first phase has been given, Trina Solar also plans to construct a module production facility near the plant to supply the project. Trina Solar chairman and chief executive officer Jifan Gao said that the facility would “create jobs and stimulate the growth of the local economy”. Gao also said the company looked forward to “working in close collaboration with the local authorities to satisfy the conditions needed for phase one to commence in the first quarter of 2014.”

According to Gao, when completed the Turpan project will be the largest solar power plant in Xinjiang. “Xinjiang's abundant land and solar resources make Turpan an ideal location for this project,” he said.

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