While researching solar technologies, we heard from solar installers who seem to think that architects are hard to work with. So, we spoke with Fernando Valenzuela of Alter Systems in Berkeley, CA about how to design a solar-ready home. Note that only about 5-10% of Alter Systems’ customers are owner/architect teams. Usually, it’s the homeowners […]
Enhanced communications expand the reach and intensity of solar through resilient power and high line of sight. Increased security with remote camera monitoring capabilities for intelligent parking, infrastructure for public WiFi expansion. And also, environmental sensors assist in the growth sector of our solar communities. Smart cities will realize these opportunities by taking advantage of […]
Until now, most of the growth in large renewable energy installations have been carried out by independent developers. The typical developer business model is based on capturing the yield arbitrage between early-stage projects and operating assets (or a middle point in the development process) due to different risk profiles. However, the collapse of SunEdison seems […]
As the world becomes increasingly more urban, with 60% of its population forecast to live in cities by 2050. Cities are becoming more technologically advanced. This type of city is a smart city and the goal is to improve the quality of the lives of citizens. It is through better communication and the services offered […]
Our environment is constantly changing. There is no denying that. However, as our environment changes, so does the need to become increasingly aware of the problems that surround it. With a massive influx of natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, different types of weather patterns and much more. People need to be aware of what […]
The current global warming trend is causing physical and biological changes to occur throughout the entire planet and is impacting regional climates, ecosystems, and the organisms that inhabit them in a number of ways. Animal species can only survive within specific ranges of climatic and environmental factors; if conditions change beyond the tolerance of species, […]
Solar projects for municipal customers are typically on a similar scale. Like those for commercial enterprises but come with their own sets of rules. Developers seeking to serve this active and growing market must master a rigorous and often long procedure-driven process. This process is defined under intense and even skeptical public scrutiny because such […]
The U.N. climate conference was the first time that nearly every nation on Earth agreed to cut emissions. Will this agreement likely have any impact on GMIC and its future goals? The members of the Carbon Pricing Panel makes the latest call for action. This includes the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, President of […]
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are popping up in more and more places as companies and individuals try to save money and reduce energy consumption. But some people insist there are problems with them. Here are three of the myths that have arisen around LEDs: Myth 1: LEDs will make you go blind. An article in […]