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The largest residential solar system in NYC is located just a few blocks away from NNEC's office in the heart of Manhattan.
We decided to take a short walk over to Kips Bay Towers, a residential complex with over 1,000 units, where the 55 kW solar system is now producing five percent of the building's electric demand.
Check out this story and learn why New York is a key location for the development of solar power.The largest residential solar system in NYC is located just a few blocks away from... more
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Few can afford a full rooftop PV (photovoltaic system) costing between 15-20K. There are, however, affordable alternatives that can be used for both heating and coolinggFew can afford a full rooftop PV (photovoltaic system) costing between 15-20K. There... more
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Originating in Denmark, cohousing is a concept whereby residents actively participate in operation of their own neighborhoods and are committed to living as a community. In Colorado, one such neighborhood is installing solar systems into homes and a shop, supplying half of the community's electrical needs and reducing their carbon footprint.
Nyland neighborhood will install 23 solar system units in the community by the end of 2007 thanks to a collaboration between Sharp and Namaste Solar Electric. This initiative will meet more than 50% of the electrical needs of the planned cohousing neighborhood. The systems to be installed are Sharps OnEnergy solar electric systems that blend into existing building designs and use a simplified mounting system to make installation faster, easier and more cost-effective.
The OnEnergy system includes Sharp's PV solar technology and is available in made-to-order kits customized to specific system needs. The racking system is compatible with most roofing materials, on both peaked and hipped roofs, for retrofit or new construction. The OnEnergy system is designed to avoid cutting, drilling and horizontal rails whilst allowing vertical bolts, minimal tool changes, one flow up the roof and an ultra-low profile.
Nyland is a cohousing community of 42 private homes located in a rural setting six miles outside of Boulder, Colorado, with an expansive view of the Rocky Mountains. There are approximately 135 resident members with varied backgrounds, careers, ages and views that share meals, meetings, workshops and miscellaneous events at the common house - a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The Nyland communitys commitment to solar demonstrates true environmental stewardship that can be emulated by communities across the country," said Ron Kenedi, vice president of Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group. Originating in Denmark, cohousing is a concept whereby residents actively participate... more
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