One of solar’s biggest problems about to be solved by Tesla Powerwall Tesla Powerwall pode resolver um dos grandes problemas da energia solar

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 e Mini geração de energia estimulada pela isenção de ICMSMicro 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…

Fotovoltáicos – Análise solar de sombreamento para uma residênciaPhotovoltaics – 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…

Projetos e ilustrações para instalações de fotovoltaicos – Países BaixosProjects and visualization for solar pannels instalations – The NetherlandsProjecten en Artistic impressions van zonnepanelen – Nederland

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. Farm…

Crescendo com inteireza Growing with wholeness

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”2″ exclusions=”13″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”400″ gallery_height=”400″ cycle_effect=”fade” cycle_interval=”10″ show_thumbnail_link=”1″ thumbnail_link_text=”[Show thumbnails]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Amongst the many joint initiatives in the world, Grunneger Power has been having a steady and interesting growth throughout community grounds in Groningen. The vision of a society that is able to produce the…

Fotovoltáicos – Análise solar para um complexo residencial comunitárioPhotovoltaics – 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…

Telhados vivos – O retorno ao óbvioLiving roofs – Returning to obvious

 Por Ézio Moura Rinaldi Civilizações antigas já se serviam desta técnica simplesmente porque tornava o ambiente mais fresco e suportável. Com o desenvolvimento das tecnologias, abandonou-se esta técnica substituindo-a por sistemas de ar condicionado e muitas outras alternativas que consomem energia. Com a expansão das cidades, o uso desordenado do…