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Solar Goes Modular: GreenRay Raises $2M : Greentech Media
Built-in inverters: allowing you to get AC right from the panel instead of having DC down to a single inverter. It's looking like an industry trend, especially with Enphase Energy teaming up with solar panel manufacturers to have them available off the shelf.
"...Startup Armageddeon Energy is also releasing a do-it-yourself or do-it-yourself with the help of local contractors solar systems. Modular-ization of solar panels have a number of benefits, say advocates. By pre-packaging equipment, the time it takes to install a system is greatly reduced. But it also gives panel makers and others some breathing room from the relentless cost competition in solar. Pre-packaging allows manufacturers to begin to tout their products as solar appliances tailored for specific applications. ..."
I'd like to see them available and the microinverters field replaceable.
via Solar Goes Modular: GreenRay Raises $2M : Greentech Media.
Motion Sensor for Fluorescent Lights!
Finally, a sensor that works with fluorescents! the older "Safer" brand only works with incandescents (have a couple of these in the pantry and the laundry closet), and was dismayed that it didn't work with CFL's. Hoping they work with LED bulbs, so I can further the reduction of electrical useage.
Rosewill DC-AC converter
Good price for a low power converter for that room at a time solar project. Won't allow any of your guests to run their 1500W blowdryer or that Dyson vacuum cleaner, but the maid should be using the broom and dustpan anyway.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882021068
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