“Solar Sunflowers” Planted in Mueller

July 17, 2009

The newly redeveloped Mueller Park in Austin (TX)  includes a solar park with 15 “solar sunflower” collectors. Designed by Harrie/Heder Collaborative, the “solar sunflowers” will gather energy during the day and release the stored power at night as light for the nearby hike and bike trail. 
more details here.

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Job of the Week: Solar Roofing Contractor at Ambassador Energy

July 9, 2009

Opening: Solar Roofing Contractor
Company: Ambassador Energy
Location: Orange, CA 
Job Overview: This position is for roofing contractors that are interested in being part of the future while providing existing company with a diversified alternate revenue stream.

Company Overview: Ambassador Energy is a uniquely scalable solar energy solutions company that bridges user demand with evolving [...]

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The Greenest Art Medium Ever?

July 7, 2009

Proving that art can be created in the most unusual mediums, solar pyrography (”woodburning”) utilizes sunlight focused through a magnifying glass to burn art into wood. 
With just the sun and a magnifying glass as tools, skilled artists like Jonathan Beartusk can burn the most intricate images into wood. Case in point, Beartusk’s striking portrait of [...]

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Cooking with the Sun

July 3, 2009

This July 4th, let the sun do the cooking. Cook your hot dog under the sun by making your own solar hot dog cooker. A simple cardboard box and some tin foil or a Pringles™ can has the infrastructure to make a fully-functioning solar hot dog cooker.
Do they really work? Yes! These DIY solar hot dog [...]

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Solar Career Q&A #1: Standard Solar

June 30, 2009

As the solar industry continues to grow, solar companies face increasing competition and challenges in finding experienced people with the right skills. To get a better idea of what’s happening on the recruiting side of the solar business, we prepared a short questionnaire asking various solar companies what qualities they look for in an ideal [...]

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The World’s First Gas Turbine Solar Thermal Station Opens

June 29, 2009

Renewable energy pioneer AORA unveiled the world’s first hybrid gas turbine solar thermal station last week. Located in the Arava desert in southern Israel, the power station consists of an array of 30 heliostats, sun-tracking mirrors, that stretch out on half an acre of land.
So, how does this work you ask? Well, each of the [...]

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Solar Designs that Improve Life

June 27, 2009

INDEX: Design to Improve Life recently announced the finalists for the 2009 INDEX:Award, the biggest design award in the world, and out of a record-breaking 700 entries, 6 solar designs made the coveted cut. 
From a solar water plant that can save millions of lives to a solar-charged shower head that helps people keep their showers short, [...]

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Job of the Week: Manager, Single Phase Power Conversion at First Solar

June 24, 2009

Opening: Manager, Single Phase Power Conversion
Company: First Solar, one of the leading solar companies in the U.S.
Salary: $100K+
Location: Perrysburg, OH (However, this position has the ability to be located in any of their locations).
Job Overview: This position is responsible for the development and implementation of a technology roadmap for single-phase power inversion solutions.
Company Overview: First [...]

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Around the World in a Solar Plane

June 22, 2009

Covered with almost 12,000 PV cells, and weighing at just 3,527 pounds, the Solar Impulse is set to make a lap around the world in just 30 days in 2011. By making a stop at every continent, and flying without releasing any harmful emissions, the plane ride will hopefully promote the use of sustainable [...]

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Concerts Under the Sun, Literally

June 20, 2009

Austin (TX), home of SXSW, has been hosting its first solar-powered concert series for the past month now. Fully furnished with solar-powered stage equipment, the eco-friendly and pocket-friendly concerts feature fresh local acts.
Sustainable Waves, an Austin-based producer of solar powered stage systems, set two large-scale solar panels on each side of the stage in order [...]

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