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Almost eternal battery

One of the most desired things these days are batteries that last longer. We were already satisfied when we found where to recharge, whether in outlets or in solar powered chargers. Have you ever wondered if someone figured out how to make them last much longer? And when you talk…

(Português) Baterias velhas de smartphones iluminam residências rurais

One of solar’s biggest problems about to be solved by Tesla Powerwall

Photovoltaic advocates and enthusiasts are now contemplated with what most knew was needed, a quality, efficient, affordable and scalable solution product that helps us deal with the seasonality of our Sun. At the size of a typical solar inverter hanged on a wall, the 10 kWh Tesla Powerwall battery module…

Micro and Mini energy generation stimulated by tax exemption in Brazil

The National Council of Finance Policy (CONFAZ), signed an ICMS exemption agreement (Link in portuguese) to encourage micro generation (<100kW) and mini generation (< 1 MW). ICMS is a tax that pertains to the circulation of goods, and providers of transportation and communications. As a state tax, it can vary…

Photovoltaics – Shadow analysis for one home

Besides an effective solar orientation and geographical position, a project to install photovoltaic panels is also challenged by physical impediments to sunlight like buildings, mountains and peripheral vegetation. The top of a tree can not be shadowing the installation location during the summer, where the sun has a more vertical…

Projects and visualization for solar pannels instalations – The Netherlands

In visual terms the positioning of solar panels, although relatively simple, may be a hindrance to clients concerned with the aesthetics and possible spatial discomfort caused by its installation. The illustrations below were requested as means to help the clients on clearing any doubts over the future viewable results. Invalid…

Photovoltaics – Shadow analysis for a comunitarian residential complex

Groningen – The Netherlands — Since its inception in the 80s, the group Centraal Wonen de Heerd had in its principles the concern with the use of renewable energy. But only now the possibility that its energy comes from clean and local source is coming to fruition. The medium-term goal…

Photovoltaic power plants – a reality in Brazil

Using clean and inexhaustible energy (at least in our human terms) is an aim for informed user who enjoys the comforts of modern life. In a region blessed by the sun, this type of funding should have already been further explored. The reasons why this has not happened on a…

Photovoltaics lessen dependence on ‘backup’ systems

Climate change has caused great impact in Brazil’s energy matrix. Composed largely of clean energy, mainly hydropower, Brazilian energy matrix is vulnerable to seasonality periods of drought and rain. In times of drought the use of thermal power plants works as a backup, although this issue is still discussed. Every…

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