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Swiss firm Sun-Ways is testing a system to discreetly install solar panels between railway tracks, showcasing innovative photovoltaic design.

Invisible solar panels hide in railroad tracks to thwart critics

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Solar Panels In Railway Tracks: A Sensible Solution

Laying solar panels in between railroad tracks makes pretty good sense. The main criticisms of rural solar development involve appropriate land use and aesthetic issues, but those matters have long been settled for the many railroad rights-of-way criss-crossing the globe. Railroads are established, permitted, and permanent elements of modern infrastructure. Aside from freight yards and other busy parts of a rail system, railroads are also empty of traffic for long periods of time, allowing for ample sun exposure.

In addition, railroads can offer the solar industry the important element of flat and relatively level sites for development, without having to construct new access roads and other infrastructure. Although the flat configuration and the absence of tracking is not optimal for solar energy harvesting, that can be offset by the savings of reducing racking systems to the bare minimum. The railroad solution also enables developers to avoid disrupting natural habitats or taking space away from other potential land uses.

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Source: Clean Technica

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SolarPanelRecycling.com uses AI to recover key materials from used solar panels, promoting a circular economy and reducing waste.

Solar recycling innovation keeps solar panels out of landfills

With many PV systems now starting to reach their end of life, there is growing concern about what happens to solar panels when they are no longer useful. Without an increase in solar recycling, the U.S. will contribute 10 million metric tons of trash in landfills and other waste facilities by 2050, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). To put this into context, the U.S. dumps almost 140 million tons of waste each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

The National PV Recycling Program, founded in 2016, is a network of recycling and refurbishment providers approved by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) after undergoing an audit process that assesses procedures and technologies.

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Source: PV Magazine

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Carnival and Port of Barcelona teamed up with a Catalonia solar provider to install 1,350 panels at Palacruceros & Helix Cruise Center.

Carnival installing solar power at two Barcelona cruise terminals

The roof-mounted solar panels, a first for the port, are capable of supplying more than 100% of the energy needed to power daily operations and will reduce overall electricity consumption.

Palacruceros and Helix Cruise Center

Carnival and the Port of Barcelona teamed up with a Catalonia-based solar provider to install the 1,350 panels at Palacruceros (Terminal D) and Helix Cruise Center (Terminal E), which will collectively produce 866,000-plus kilowatt-hours per year.

Installation work began in July at Palacruceros and the full project across both terminals is set for completion by the end of 2024.

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Source: Seatrade Cruise News

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A study published in the journal Earth’s Future presents a futuristic vision of transforming highways & major roads into sources of PV energy

The roads of the future could be sources of photovoltaic energy

An international team of researchers presented a solution for the future of solar photovoltaics and road infrastructure with multiple benefits and challenges.

A study published this month in the journal Earth’s Future presents a futuristic vision for transforming highways and major roads into sources of photovoltaic energy.

The proposal includes a network of elevated photovoltaic solar panels that would not only generate clean electricity, but adding an unexpected advantage to the project’s attractions, would also offer shelter to motorists during adverse weather conditions.

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Source: REVE

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LONGi has collaborated with the project Vita to donate a solar-powered freshwater system to a maternity clinic in Linga Linga, Mozambique.

Solar-powered freshwater system enhances maternal health in Mozambique

LONGi, a prominent solar technology manufacturer, and Senergia, a Swedish solar energy wholesaler, have collaborated with the non-profit organization Project Vita to donate a solar-powered freshwater system to a maternity clinic in Linga Linga, Mozambique. The project, completed in May 2024, included the construction of a water tower and the installation of LONGi solar panels to power a water pump, supplying fresh water to the clinic. Since its completion, the system has benefited 58 newborns.

Project Vita’s founder, Michel Olofsson, highlighted the essential role of hygiene in maternity clinics, pointing out the severe lack of fresh, running water in rural Africa, which is crucial for reducing maternal and infant mortality rates. The partnership has been instrumental in addressing this critical need.

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Source: Environment Energy Leader

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At a ceremony last week, construction commenced for a new park adjacent to the Los Angeles River channel in Tarzana.

Construction underway for new solar powered river park in Tarzana

At a ceremony last week, construction commenced for a new park adjacent to the Los Angeles River channel in Tarzana.

Caballero Creek Park, which will be located on a 1.5-acre site off of Lindley Avenue between Victory Boulevard and Erwin Street, is the result of a partnership between the City of Los Angeles, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, and Los Angeles County.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield help to secure funding from seven different sources for the project, which was announced in 2018. His office also announced that the project will serve as an outdoor partnership for Reseda High School.

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Source: Urbanize Los Angeles

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Egypt's Electricity and Agriculture Ministers addressed poultry sector issues and announced solar panel installations on poultry farms.

Electricity, Agriculture Ministers discuss solar-powered solutions for Egyptian poultry farms

Egypt’s Electricity and Agriculture Ministers met Wednesday to discuss challenges facing the poultry sector and announced plans to install solar panels on poultry farms across the country.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy headquarters in Alamein, brought together Mahmoud Essmat, the electricity minister, and Alaa Farouk, his counterpart in agriculture, along with senior officials from both departments.

The ministers focused on improving the electricity supply to poultry farms, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the sector’s growth.

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Source: Daily News Egypt

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Buckingham Palace is updating its gas-powered lanterns to run on electricity, and Windsor Castle has installed solar panels on its roof

The British monarchy steps up efforts to go green with solar panels on palaces and biofuel-powered Bentleys

King Charles III was a champion of environmental causes long before he ascended to the British throne. And, fittingly, in the first full year of his reign, the British monarchy introduced a slew of measures to tackle its rising carbon emissions.

According to the Royal Household’s latest accounts, published Wednesday, work has started on refurbishing the gas-powered lanterns at Buckingham Palace so they run on electricity, while Windsor Castle — where Prince Harry and Meghan wed in 2018 — has had solar panels fitted on its roof for the first time.

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Source:  CNN

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Installing solar panels over irrigation canals has the potential to provide a multitude of benefits while reducing the energy footprint.

Solar canal project earns environmental award as construction begins

Construction has begun on a pilot project to install solar panels above two sections of Central Valley canals. This innovative initiative, which studies significant power and water issues, has already garnered recognition.

Project Nexus, a partnership between the Turlock Irrigation District (TID), the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Bay Area development firm Solar AquaGrid, and UC Merced, received the Edmund G. “Pat” Brown Award from the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB).

CCEEB describes itself as a “nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of business, labor, and public leaders, which advances balanced policies for a healthy environment and a strong economy.”

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Source: UC Merced

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This new ClearPower window design takes advantage of the encapsulation of multi-paned insulating glass windows, which is more beneficial both in terms of efficiency and economics.

This window with transparent solar panels changes everything

The world is currently in a transition towards renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources. Most companies have opted to turn to photovoltaic energy, and several companies have even created windows with transparent solar panels that could innovate in the energy sector by offering the same functionality as a traditional window and producing energy.

A revolutionary idea: transparent solar panels

We have often heard the idea of implementing solar panels on the windows of homes and buildings, something that could be significantly beneficial as it would be generating energy from the comfort of your home, however most solar panels require a certain dark shade for efficient energy production.

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Source: Eco News

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