A new Zephyr plane has broken aviation records and has future potential in the areas of surveillance and communications.
The UK-built solar-powered high-altitude long endurance unmanned air system (UAS) Zephyr landed earlier today after a two-week flight over the Arizona desert. The Zephyr set down at 15:04 Irish time, having been airborne for 14 days and 24 minutes.
Following its flight, the Zephyr has set some performance and altitude records, including achieving the longest ever duration for an unmanned flight.
Friday, 23 July 2010
UK's largest solar panel unveiled in Norfolk
The UK's largest solar panel, which tracks the movement of the sun, was officially switched on at the Ecotech Centre in Swaffham yesterday.
The £50,000 array of 44 silicon cells is mounted on a sophisticated mechanism which tilts and turns to follow the arc of the sun from dawn until dusk, making it up to 30pc more efficient than static units.
Positioned at the foot of the towering wind turbine run by green energy firm Ecotricity, the solar array is expected to generate 7,500 units of electricity per year to power the centre, with any surplus sold on to the National Grid.
But as well as reducing electricity bills, centre bosses hope it could also mark a new horizon for the fledgling solar power industry - and a unique education opportunity for visitors and school groups.
The £50,000 array of 44 silicon cells is mounted on a sophisticated mechanism which tilts and turns to follow the arc of the sun from dawn until dusk, making it up to 30pc more efficient than static units.
Positioned at the foot of the towering wind turbine run by green energy firm Ecotricity, the solar array is expected to generate 7,500 units of electricity per year to power the centre, with any surplus sold on to the National Grid.
But as well as reducing electricity bills, centre bosses hope it could also mark a new horizon for the fledgling solar power industry - and a unique education opportunity for visitors and school groups.
Monday, 12 July 2010
Yingli Solar - Who We Are
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), who holds the brand Yingli Solar, is a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. We develop, manufacture and sell photovoltaic modules to a wide range of markets, including Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, France, South Korea, China, and the United States.
Headquartered in Baoding, China, we have more than 6000 employees and more than 10 branch offices worldwide. Yingli Green Energy is publicly listed on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: YGE).
At Yingli, we are responding to the worldwide growing demand for renewable and affordable energy by supplying products that convert sunlight into electricity.
We employ a balanced vertical integration strategy and utilize cutting-edge technologies to produce high-quality products with competitive cost structures. Maintaining both a global presence and local expertise, we are dedicated to serving our customers.
We aspire to be socially and environmentally responsible in every decision we make. As a leader in sustainable energy solutions, we are proud of our mission: to make solar power an enduring and cost-effective technology for all humankind.
via yinglisolar.com
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