San Antonio, TX (December 9, 2011) - Camden Medical Center and the group of visionary Medical Doctors who work within it are making a commitment to a more sustainable future and setting an example for their profession with the installation of a 69kW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) array. Hill Country Ecopower (HCE), an Austin, TX based [...]
While there will be many long-term consequences to this summer’s high temperatures and drought in Austin, not all of them are negative. Record temperatures and the resulting high utility bills has led several Central Texans to explore energy audits and other options offered by local energy efficiency firms like Hill Country Ecopower. Record-setting figures of [...]
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Wind Turbines Wind is also a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven atmospheric heating by the sun along with the earth’s surface irregularities and rotation. Wind energy is the fastest growing source of electricity in the world. While most of this stems from large wind farms, wind energy is still a [...]
Hot Water Collectors (Solar Hot Water Heaters) Another way to harness the energy of the sun is to use the sun’s radiation to heat the water that is used in your home. This is accomplished with flat plate solar collectors which are installed on your roof. A heat transfer fluid is circulated to the roof [...]
Photovoltaic (PV) cells are made of special materials that are sensitive to sunlight. When light strikes the cell, a certain portion of it is absorbed. The energy of the absorbed light knocks electrons loose in the solar cell, allowing them to flow freely. This flow of electrons is a current, and by placing metal contacts [...]
Grid-Tied PV By State Here are the top 10 US states in cumulative installed grid-tied PV capacity through 2008. Each state is listed with its market share. 1. California 67% 2. New Jersey 9% 3. Colorado 5% 4. Nevada 4% 5. Arizona 3% 6. New York 3% 7. Hawaii 2% 8. Connecticut 1% 9. [...]
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