July is Ultraviolet Awareness Month, an initiative to encourage awareness of UV rays and their potential to be harmful to your health. Aside from health discussions, there is a positive site to UV rays; energy. Did you know that UV rays can generate power? A research group from the Kyoto Institute of Technology introduced a new photovoltaic cell that is capable of generating electricity from ultraviolet light. A multi-junction PV design cell could absorb and catch the entire spectrum of light. The group’s prototype has found a way to capture all that light using a single junction cell. MIT, via their startup, Ubiquitous Energy, is working on technology for transparent solar panels that harness power through UV, too. For a real-life application of UV technologies, Carbon3D offers a UV 3D printer. This 3D printer can reduce production time of 3D materials from hours to minutes. Just as technology advances in any industry, imagine what advancements in ultraviolet power generation could bring. Solar panels used to require being the size of a football field to produce enough energy to power a small building. Nowadays, the size of solar panels and become more compact and a single rooftop can power the house in which it rests upon. Continued development of UV technologies looks...
Solar Feasibility Achieving production estimates for clients requires a properly designed system. Solar feasibility studies review many factors that need to be taken into consideration including preliminary shade modeling for trees or other structures and will help ensure your client gets the production they are promised and need. Shading Analyses Achieving production estimates for clients requires a properly designed system, there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration, doing a preliminary shade modeling if trees or other structures are involved can help you make sure the client gets the production they are promised. N DAS/Monitoring Monitoring systems are fast becoming one of the most important components of a photovoltaic system. From an asset management perspective, they provide invaluable information to minimize down time and identify problems. We have many options for the clients and owners and can offer a solution to best fit your needs. w Consulting Whatever your needs may be, we can add value to your project. Since Photovoltaics are not sold on a per kW basis anymore, the important factor is kWh’s per kW installed. We will help you make the site-specific decisions regarding your racking, wiring, module and inverter matching, DAS/monitoring, and overall system size. Aggregate metering, tax incentives, utility rebates, rate schedules, TOU/tiered rates are all part of the design process, let us help you make more informed decisions after all factors are taken into...
Solar Design Company Solar CAD Designs i Permit Sets Custom turnkey permit/design sets for photovoltaic and solar thermal projects, specific to the AHJ; NEC and IBC compliant. About Permit Sets Design Conceptuals We are here to help you concentrate on making the sale. Let us be your in-house design team for your firm’s proposal needs. Design Conceptuals Feasibility Our services make your installation process easier and include: Site surveys, production and financial modeling, DAS/monitoring solutions. About Feasibility Commercial Solar...
Solar & Renewable Energy News Solar Engineering and Photovoltaic News Renewable Resources Contribute to Our Daily Lives Oct 19, 2016 National Forest Products Week is observed every third week of October. The week is devoted to the recognition and importance of the different products coming from our forests, the people who manage and work our forests, and the different businesses that utilize forest products to improve our lives. The celebration also focuses on the role of forests and forest resources in contributing to the quest for renewable energy, especially biomass. Energy Source To generate energy that powers our homes, industries, and means of transportation, we burn fossil fuels – such as oil, gas, and coal – that produce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. People tend to blame the millions of cars on the road as the main producer of greenhouse gases but the fact is that greenhouse gases from energy consumption at home are just as bad. It is estimated that an average household creates six tons of carbon dioxide each year. Renewable Energy Renewable energy refers to energy that is generated from natural resources that are renewable or continuously replenished, such as sun, wind, water, tides, geothermal heat, and various types of biomass. These energy sources are constantly renewed and cannot be exhausted, relatively speaking. Renewable energy sources are now popularly taking over traditional fossil fuels because they minimize carbon dioxide emissions and society is embracing doing their part to protect Mother Nature. Renewable Sources of Energy Some of the more popular renewable energy sources are the following: Biomass – This refers to organic materials that are...
Solar Engineering Company About Our PV Design Team DBM Solar was founded by a team of experienced designers with over 20 years combined photovoltaic and solar thermal experience, and with degrees in Solar Energy Sciences. We offer custom turn key design sets of the highest standards by NABCEP PV installation professionals. Other core services include financial and production modeling, shading analyses, 3D presentation models, feasibility and consulting services, and DAS design. DBM Solar believes that the future of energy is solar. Solar energy is renewable, limitless and infinite. What’s more, with the right equipment, there is no eternal cost to harvesting the sun’s rays. The total amount of solar energy which the Earth receives in one hour is equivalent to what is consumed by the entire world in one year. Why Solar Energy? Solar power is a clean and inexpensive source of power, and most locations are ideal for the use of solar panels. DBM Solar aims to help make your home or business an eco-friendly place for years to come with solar power as a cost-effective source of electricity. How does solar energy work for the home or a commercial application? Let’s start by reviewing the basic components of a solar power system. Solar Panels. Solar panels are primarily composed of silicon and metal components. The silicon wafers convert the light from the sun into electricity. Specifically, the energy captured is in the form of direct current (DC) electricity. The electricity is transferred from the photovoltaic cell to a battery through high electrical conductivity metal. Inverter. The DC electricity is converted first to alternating current (AC) before it...
