Web sites
Article Type: Web sites From: Sensor Review, Volume 32, Issue 2
Energy Dynamics Laboratory
Energy Dynamics Laboratory (EDL) is a nonprofit research corporation, owned by Utah State University, that develops technologies for renewable and advanced energy systems.
EDL’s homepage describes its mission, a company overview and lists its latest news. The rest of this well-laid out web site provides further information on its five major business areas, one of which is Intuitive and Solar Buildings. EDL’s adaptive solar energy systems address multiple needs while tripling the overall solar efficiency when compared to single-purpose solar electric technologies. An example of this is a fully-functional prototype adaptive solar energy system installed in an enclosed structure capable of optimizing the use of solar energy in as many as four areas (lighting, radiant heating of occupants, hot water heating, and electricity generation).
Additional site links include energy dynamics’ partnerships, employment,and team.
Sandia Photovoltaic Research and Development
The US Sandia National Laboratories conducts research and development in photovoltaics (PV) and solar power.
This comprehensive web site delineates Sandia’s various PV and Grid Integration programs which include: PV Systems Reliability, Testing and Evaluation, Modeling and Analysis, Advanced Research and Development, and Renewable Grid Integration. Sandia’s Grid Integration program manages the Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems program and the site links to this portal. Another interesting link, located on the homepage, is a download of the Sandia Solar Fact Sheet.
Publications, facilities, and events are also featured.
The Center for Solar Energy
The Center for Solar Energy (CfSE) at the University of California Irvine pioneers research in solar energy conversion.
The Center’s homepage highlights an overview of Solar To Electric Power Generation, publications, and news. Additional tabs contain: the three other areas of research; solar heat to electric power generation, water splitting for chemical fuel production, and enabling technologies for solar energy; people;and outreach.
Emcore Corp
Emcore Corporation is a global company headquartered in New Mexico, USA. This publicly-traded company specialises in PV and Fiber Optics. Emcore’s Solar Photovoltaics convert optical light into electrical energy, enabling power generation.
Their thorough web site focuses on its two areas of PV, Space and Terrestial Photovoltaics. Also featured is information on Fiber Optics, Company, News &Events.
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