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Solar-powered system gives efficiency boost to desalination

Envirotec Magazine

Mock-up of solar evaporation system, connected to temperature and humidity detection system, with a brine water injection system and a purified water collection system (image credit: University of Waterloo). This material absorbs sunlight across the solar radiation spectrum to convert the sun’s energy into heat.

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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power could be used to attack the grid and cause blackouts

Envirotec Magazine

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power systems pose potential risks to grid security, stability and availability, according to a new study The SUN:DOWN research – conducted by Forescout Research, a specialist in cybersecurity – investigated different implementations of solar power generation.

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Photoswitch approach paves the way for harvesting and storing solar energy efficiently

TechXplore

As stated by the International Energy Agency (IEA), approximately 50% of global final energy consumption is dedicated to heating. Yet, the utilization of solar power in this sector remains relatively low compared to fossil energy sources.

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“DC factory” picks up Energy Efficiency Award from German Energy Agency

Envirotec Magazine

An important industry award in Germany has gone to direct current (DC) power technology firm Schaltbau for what’s described as the world’s first DC factory. Schaltbau’s NExT Factory is described as a pioneering leap in sustainable manufacturing and energy efficiency.

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How to value solar plus storage

GreenBiz

How to value solar plus storage. The crisis has turbocharged interest in systems that deliver power even when the grid is down. Solar plus storage is fast emerging as a top choice, both at scale on the grid and also "behind the meter," installed in a home, apartment or commercial building. . Adam Aston.

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ConnectDER raises $35 million to scale its meter socket adapters for EV charging

Charged

US-based home energy technology provider ConnectDER has secured $35 million in Series D funding to accelerate its market expansion and development of its meter socket adapters for EV charging and solar power systems.

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This luxe, solar-powered, prefab home was completed in 6 months

Inhabitat - Innovation

The high-performance building envelope has been engineered to guarantee near net-zero energy usage throughout the year.