Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

GeoModel Solar Introduces Innovative Solar Site Prospecting Tools

At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, GeoModel Solar has launched new online solar tools for planning of solar photovoltaic systems and power plants. The new iMaps and pvPlanner solar software are tools designed for assessing bankable photovoltaic yield and prospecting of solar sites.

18 Jan 2012

AECOM, REC Solar Unveil 1.16 MW Solar Installation at CSUF

AECOM Technology and REC Solar have unveiled a new 1.16 MW solar installation at the California State University in Fullerton. REC Solar has performed the roof-top installations of three solar systems on two buildings and a parking structure at CSU Fullerton.

18 Jan 2012

Solarsis, Abound Solar Unveil 1 MW Solar Project in India

A 1 MW solar photovoltaic plant has been commissioned in Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh, India. Solar Integration Systems India (Solarsis) and Abound Solar, a manufacturer of thin-film photovoltaic modules, have announced the commissioning, which happened on January 14, 2012.

18 Jan 2012

First Solar Achieves Record Solar Module Efficiency

First Solar’s cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic solar module has surpassed its own record of 13.4% of total area efficiency by achieving a record value of 14.4%. This ground-breaking efficiency of the solar module was confirmed by the National Renewable Energy Lab of the U.S. Department of Energy.

18 Jan 2012

Mind4Energy Introduces Monitoring System for Photovoltaic Plants

Mind4Energy has launched M4E Powermonitor, a new PV-monitoring system. The company has partnered with Ghent University to develop the system.

17 Jan 2012

Joliet Junior College Saves Energy Costs with LED Flat Panel Lighting Products

Joliet Junior College, a comprehensive public community college serving over 35,000 students, has installed energy efficient LED lighting products on its campus.

17 Jan 2012

Truckers Test Drive Propane Autogas Vehicles at Green Transportation Conference

At the McCoy Freightliner Green Transportation Conference, the President of Blue Star Gas, Jeff Stewart, provided insights into the advantages of propane autogas.

17 Jan 2012

HiPer Technology Molds HANS Device Using DuPont’s Renewably Sourced Nylon

Zytel RS, DuPont’s renewably sourced polyamide material is used in the production of HANS Sport II, a latest head and neck support device model of the HANS Device Sport line from HANS Performance Products for racing drivers.

13 Jan 2012

ViewUGE Renewable Energy Monitoring System Showcased at CES 2012

Urban Green Energy (UGE), a producer of hybrid renewable energy solutions and distributed wind turbines, has launched a new web-based renewable energy monitoring system at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.

13 Jan 2012

Fastest Vegetable Oil-Fueled Vehicle to be Showcased at Washington Auto Show

A team of undergraduate students at the Boise State University have conceptualized, designed and driven the fastest vehicle fuelled by vegetable oil. The vehicle, known as Greenspeed, is to be showcased at the Washington Auto Show being held from Jan. 26 - Feb. 5 in Washington, D.C.

12 Jan 2012