- Paul Higa, House Foods of America Corp.
More than 6,000 people voted and the winner they selected is unique for its location.
As posted on http://renewableenergyworld.com, Feb 17, 2011.
2011 Project of the Year, Long Island Solar Farm, 37MWp, Upton, NY
Sometimes the most challenging aspect of utility-scale solar or commercial solar installations is not getting the equipment running and connected to the grid. It’s where to put the equipment or how to fit it into a specific plot of land that is irregularly shaped while avoiding the alligators.
This was the case with the recently launched 5.9MW Stanton Solar Farm we designed and engineered for OUC in Orange County, Florida. (more…)
In the second quarter of 2011, manufactures of inverters and combiners began receiving certifications for meeting the updated UL1741-2010 standard, bringing 1000V listed products to the US market. Previously, only utility and behind-the-fence projects were able to install 1000V systems by using European inverters.
In addition solar panels, fuses, and disconnects have been UL listed to 1000V with their respective UL standards. European installations have been operating with 1000V systems for years, so it’s great to see the U.S. attempting to catch up.
The drive for increases to the DC system voltage is to reduce costs of wire and other balance of system components. With a higher voltage and more modules connected in series, more power can be transmitted on a given wire size and fewer source circuits are needed. The result? More efficiency. (more…)
Solar Industry Converges on Dallas, Texas in 2011
From California to Texas, where “everything is bigger”.
The annual Solar Power International Conference has outgrown California and has moved on to take 325,000 square feet of exhibition hall area. With more than 20,000 visitors and more than 1200 Exhibitors, the must-attend solar event of the year will not disappoint. Blue Oak Energy is here in force to learn about the latest and greatest product releases, showcase our talented staff, and participate in conference meetings. We’re honored to be here in Texas, and appreciate the hospitality and future this state has to offer the solar industry. Texas has more solar legislation pending than any other state and we expect great things!