February 6th, 2011
Via the Google Earth blog, an interesting article on using Google Earth as a tool to calculate potential viability of rooftops to support various possible uses. For example: “..The fact that the rise of alternative energy and the rise of Google Earth are happening at the same time has led to some amazing Google Earth […]
Read more »Green Roofs As Part Of An Urban Infrastructure Strategy
February 1st, 2011
Courtesy of Columbia University, an interesting attempt to start to quantify the benefits of green roofs—a new approach to roofing in dense urban environments that has been heralded as a way to insulate buildings, manage sewer overflows from stormwater (by reducing the volume and peak flow of water that flows into sewers during storms) and […]
Read more »February 1st, 2011
Via The Daily Energy Report, a brief analysis of why businesses are taking advantage of solar Power Purchase Agreements: “…A Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a legal contract where a solar project developer installs and operates a system for a business owner, homeowner, or tenant (the “host”) who in turn agrees to buy the […]
Read more »Distributed Generation = Rooftop Opportunities
January 24th, 2011
Via The Energy Collective, an interesting article on possibility of aggregating rooftops for utilities: “…The Smart Grid offers ample opportunities to introduce disruptive technologies and disruptive thinking into the electricity supply chain. Indeed, disruptive technologies and services that enable electricity production at the point of consumption or close to the point of consumption are prime […]
Read more »January 17th, 2011
Via Solar Daily, news of the largest single-roof top solar system in North America. As the article notes: “…Glimcher Realty Trust has announced plans for the largest single-roof top solar system in North America to be built on the roof of Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The 4.8MW solar array will generate enough power […]
Read more »SEGlet: Crowdsourcing Roofspace
January 8th, 2011
Via Green Prophet, a detailed profile of an interesting roofspace listing service called SEGlet: Need a place to park your solar panels or urban garden? SEGlet’s website offers a revolutionary crowdsourcing solution Real estate has taken on a whole new dimension. Urban and vertical farming is becoming more popular, as is solar and wind energy […]
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