Solar Articles
Jimmy's article: http://www.inddist.com/news/2017/03/amazon-announces-solar-energy-project-dozens-warehouses
Jimmy's summary: For the next four years, Amazon plans to install solar energy panels on 50 of its warehouses around the world. Amazon intends to install 15 panel systems in the United States including states including Delaware, Maryland, California, New Jersey, and Nevada by the end of this year, which will generate up to 41 megawatts of power. The buildings have the ability to generate up to 80 percent of their own energy needs every year. Amazon's main purpose is to benefit the environment and lower business costs low by diversifying their energy portfolio.
Diane's article: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/news/Blogs/makingwaves/women-expanding-horizons-solar-power/blog/58897/
Diane's summary: On International Women's Day, March 7, 2017, women of Deir Kanoun Ras el Ain cooperative in South Lebanon completed a solar energy installation that will provide regular and reliable power. With the help of Greenpeace Mediterranean-Arab World, they launched a crowdfunding project to install solar power to heat and power machines to knead dough and squeeze fruits. The clean green energy supply has even attracted environmentally conscious food markets that want to feature their products. 12 young local students and volunteers have received technical training with Greenpeace, aiming to get jobs in the growing renewable energy sector. Working on this project gave them the opportunity to practice their newly gained skills. Now equipped with 12 solar photo-voltaic panels, the total peak production capacity is 3 kilowatts. There are additions like LED lights, thermal insulation, and solar water heating system that will bring great savings to the company.
Marti's article: http://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Mexico-poised-to-build-up-solar-energy-10978052.php
Marti's summary: Mexico is wanting to increase its use of renewable energy resources. This will benefit both Mexico and the United States due to equipment manufacturers and service companies that will be in the market from the United States. California is able to send its expanding solar generation to Mexico when demand for power is low. California Governor, Jerry Brown, will now be able to make use of its pact with Pedro Joaquin Coldwell, Mexico’s secretary of energy, about climate change. President and CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association, Abigail Ross Hopper, is excited for the companies to help Mexico meet their solar demand. The North American Electric Reliability, has travelled multiple times to Mexico to discuss their electric grid. Mexico’s commissioner of Energy Regulatory Commission plans to increase its solar power generation 25 fold in the coming years.
Tran's article: http://wlns.com/2017/03/06/work-begins-on-msu-solar-energy-array-project/
Tran's summary: MSU began a construction on a new solar array project that will save money on campus. This project will benefit the university in many ways including helping with tuition because of energy savings. In addition, this project will benefit everyone who park in the parking lot by giving their cars shade and covering their car during snow season. Even though the project will be big, no parking spots will be lost after the construction is complete. This project includes arrays that are linked together and can act as additional energy source. According to Wolfgang Bauer, one of the advantages of this project is that everyone on campus will get cleaner air due to the emissions-free generation of electricity.
Jimmy's summary: For the next four years, Amazon plans to install solar energy panels on 50 of its warehouses around the world. Amazon intends to install 15 panel systems in the United States including states including Delaware, Maryland, California, New Jersey, and Nevada by the end of this year, which will generate up to 41 megawatts of power. The buildings have the ability to generate up to 80 percent of their own energy needs every year. Amazon's main purpose is to benefit the environment and lower business costs low by diversifying their energy portfolio.
Diane's article: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/news/Blogs/makingwaves/women-expanding-horizons-solar-power/blog/58897/
Diane's summary: On International Women's Day, March 7, 2017, women of Deir Kanoun Ras el Ain cooperative in South Lebanon completed a solar energy installation that will provide regular and reliable power. With the help of Greenpeace Mediterranean-Arab World, they launched a crowdfunding project to install solar power to heat and power machines to knead dough and squeeze fruits. The clean green energy supply has even attracted environmentally conscious food markets that want to feature their products. 12 young local students and volunteers have received technical training with Greenpeace, aiming to get jobs in the growing renewable energy sector. Working on this project gave them the opportunity to practice their newly gained skills. Now equipped with 12 solar photo-voltaic panels, the total peak production capacity is 3 kilowatts. There are additions like LED lights, thermal insulation, and solar water heating system that will bring great savings to the company.
Marti's article: http://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Mexico-poised-to-build-up-solar-energy-10978052.php
Marti's summary: Mexico is wanting to increase its use of renewable energy resources. This will benefit both Mexico and the United States due to equipment manufacturers and service companies that will be in the market from the United States. California is able to send its expanding solar generation to Mexico when demand for power is low. California Governor, Jerry Brown, will now be able to make use of its pact with Pedro Joaquin Coldwell, Mexico’s secretary of energy, about climate change. President and CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association, Abigail Ross Hopper, is excited for the companies to help Mexico meet their solar demand. The North American Electric Reliability, has travelled multiple times to Mexico to discuss their electric grid. Mexico’s commissioner of Energy Regulatory Commission plans to increase its solar power generation 25 fold in the coming years.
Tran's article: http://wlns.com/2017/03/06/work-begins-on-msu-solar-energy-array-project/
Tran's summary: MSU began a construction on a new solar array project that will save money on campus. This project will benefit the university in many ways including helping with tuition because of energy savings. In addition, this project will benefit everyone who park in the parking lot by giving their cars shade and covering their car during snow season. Even though the project will be big, no parking spots will be lost after the construction is complete. This project includes arrays that are linked together and can act as additional energy source. According to Wolfgang Bauer, one of the advantages of this project is that everyone on campus will get cleaner air due to the emissions-free generation of electricity.