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Solar Power Abundant at the Olympic Games

September 6, 2008 • Solar Energy, Photovoltaic Power, Asia, Sporting Events, Olympics, Water Heaters PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

Renewable Energy World.com reports the Summer Olympics in Beijing boasted renewable energy sources, even if they had to hire people to scoop up the much from polluted waters and enforce alternate day driving.  Suntech provided a solar system of 8 million kWh at the “Bird’s Nest,” while Canadian Solar provided photovoltaic technology for the streetlamps lighting up Olympic Boulevard.  Also, the Olympic Village installed a solar energy hot water system to be used the 12,000 athletes and trainers.

Arizona’s Largest Solar Initiative Announced

August 18, 2008 • Solar Energy, New Facilities, States, Sporting Events PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

Construction & Maintenance Technologies reports the largest solar initiative in Arizona was announced and is expected to produce more than 760,000 kW hours per year to power 50 homes for a full year.  The initiative includes SPG Solar Inc, The Gatorade Company, and Salt River Project Earthwise Solar.  The 797,000 square foot Gatorade Distribution Center will have solar panels installed to produce electricity.

Power Boat Race Event Gets Green

August 5, 2008 • Solar Energy, Sporting Events, Trends PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

The Earth Times reports carbon emmissions created by the Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup will be offset with help from Carbon Credit Environmental Services and a partnership with Greening of Detroit.  Use of solar passive hoophouses will power a sustainable farm that will provide food and produce for vendors and a greenhouse that will use geothermal and solar sources.

LEDs Donated for Solar Car Challenge

July 25, 2008 • Solar Energy, Donations, Students, Sporting Events, Universities PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

BusinessWire reports Future Lighting Solutions has donated LED light components to be used on a solar car.  The solar car is being built by students at the University of Minnesota to compete in the 2008 North American Solar Challenge.  The LUXEON Rebel is the smallest mountable LED available today.

Solar Powered Boat Takes the Seas

June 24, 2008 • Solar Energy, Photovoltaic Power, Europe, Sporting Events, Trends, New Applications PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

The Uber Review reports the Czeers MK1 is the first solar powered boat.  It is covered in photovoltaic solar cells taht allow it to travel speeds up to 55.5 mph.  This boat is much quieter than traditional gas engines and would be a practical engine for fishing.

Solar Power Light Show Lights Up Beijing

June 11, 2008 • Solar Energy, Photovoltaic Power, Asia, Sporting Events, Olympics, New Applications PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

Inhabitat reports Simone Giostra and Partners, an architechtural firm in New York, has created the Greenpix Zero Energy Media wall for the Olympics in Beijing, China.  The light show is the world’s largest LED display screen and runs using solar power through photovoltaic solar cells.  Enough sunlight is stored throughout the day to display a light show at night.

Ride Gets Solar Sponsers

February 7, 2008 • Solar Energy, Sporting Events PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

Trading Markets reports Mattson Technology, Inc., along with SunPower Corporation, has become an official sponser of the Webcor King-of-the-Mountain Ride. The ride is taking place in San Jose and features and aggressive ascent up San Jose’s Sierra Road.

Super Bowl Powered With Renewable Energy

February 7, 2008 • Solar Energy, States, Sporting Events, Universities PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

Kpho.com reports on the Super Bowl. The mega-event at the University Stadium was powered completely with renewable energy.

Canadian Students Harness the Sun

November 29, 2007 • Solar Energy, Students, Sporting Events, Canada, Universities PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

Canada.com reports on the students from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. 30 engineering students designed and built a solar car that could drive 3000 kilometers across the Australian desert using as much energy as a hair dryer. The team didn’t win the event, but felt accomplished to just qualify for the event.

Kormilda College Team

November 25, 2007 • Solar Energy, Sporting Events, Australia PermalinkComments (0)Leave a Comment »

Sunday Territorian reports on the Panasonic World Solar Challenge. The Kormilda College team went 363km on the first day of the race and moved into 18th position from their 29th starting position. The car suffered from lack of sunlight and a blown tire but kept in the race.

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